Government records show 259 natural disaster events affecting the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75209) — a notably active disaster history. These include 121 hailstorms, 46 floods, and 35 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1B. These events have resulted in 138 recorded deaths and 2,506 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dallas is hailstorms, with 121 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 May 27, 2024.
There have been 46 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (43%) 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 14% 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 8% 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 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6B in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2021.
Dallas has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.1M 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 EF3 Tornado on Oct 20, 2019, which caused $1.6B in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 13, 2012), causing $900M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2022 also caused significant damage ($300M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75209 has experienced 259 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (46 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), earthquakes (8 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dallas, TX, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1B in property damage.
Yes, Dallas (ZIP 75209) has 46 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 10 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 $1.6B. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75209 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 20, 2019. This event caused $1.6B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1B in property damage in the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75209). 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 →