Government records show 281 natural disaster events affecting the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75212) — a notably active disaster history. These include 149 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 35 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2B. These events have resulted in 137 recorded deaths and 2,518 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dallas is hailstorms, with 149 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (4%) 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 $203.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (39%) 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 $351.8M 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 35 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 12% 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.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 Mar 4, 2025.
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 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 75212 has experienced 281 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (149 events), floods (36 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), earthquakes (9 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dallas, TX, with 149 events documented. These events have caused a combined $203.5M in property damage.
Yes, Dallas (ZIP 75212) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $351.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Dallas has 13 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 Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75212 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 $2.2B in property damage in the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75212). 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 →