Government records show 238 natural disaster events affecting the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75206) — a notably active disaster history. These include 118 hailstorms, 43 floods, and 35 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5B. These events have resulted in 138 recorded deaths and 2,505 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dallas is hailstorms, with 118 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (44%) 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 $352.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 15% 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 9% 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 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.
Dallas has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
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 75206 has experienced 238 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), floods (43 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), extreme cold events (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dallas, TX, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1B in property damage.
Yes, Dallas (ZIP 75206) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $352.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Dallas has 6 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75206 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 75206). 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 →