Dallas, TX (ZIP 75204) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 216 natural disaster events on record. These include 104 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 33 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5B. These events have resulted in 137 recorded deaths and 2,506 injuries.
With 104 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1B 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 16% 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 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (42%) 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 $352M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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.
Dallas has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Dallas 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dallas was 2.8" Hail on Jun 13, 2012, which caused $900M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 22, 2022), causing $300M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jun 13, 2012 also caused significant damage ($200M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75204 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), extreme heat events (35 events), floods (33 events), blizzards (22 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dallas, TX, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1B in property damage.
Yes, Dallas (ZIP 75204) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $352M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Dallas has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75204 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 13, 2012. This event caused $900M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5B in property damage in the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75204). 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 →