Balch Springs, TX (ZIP 75180) has experienced 136 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 22 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $610.1M. These events have resulted in 136 recorded deaths and 2,792 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Balch Springs is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% 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.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $501.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Balch Springs 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.
Balch Springs has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $78.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Balch Springs was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2022, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 26, 2015), causing $26M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 13, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75180 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Balch Springs, TX, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Balch Springs (ZIP 75180) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Balch Springs has 6 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 $78.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 26, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75180 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2022. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $610.1M in property damage in the Balch Springs, TX area (ZIP 75180). 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 →