Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Wilmer, TX area (ZIP 75172). These include 35 extreme heat events, 27 hailstorms, and 22 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 128 recorded deaths and 2,339 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (33% of all events), extreme heat events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 92 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 13, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (73%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $20.3M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Wilmer has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 6 (86%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Wilmer has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 2010.
Wilmer has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $351K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilmer was Heavy Snow on Feb 11, 2010, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $6.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75172 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (35 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (22 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmer, TX, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Wilmer (ZIP 75172) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $351K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 30, 2025.
Wilmer has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75172 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 11, 2010. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29M in property damage in the Wilmer, TX area (ZIP 75172). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →