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75235 Dallas, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Dallas, TX (75235)

With 257 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 75235 in Dallas, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 122 hailstorms, 40 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.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (122 total). 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 $211.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (45%) 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 $352.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2025.

🥵 Extreme heat events

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.

❄️ Blizzards

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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

Dallas has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 25, 2017.

Notable Events

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Dallas, TX (75235)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75235 has experienced 257 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), floods (40 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), tornadoes (11 events), earthquakes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 75235?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dallas, TX, with 122 events documented. These events have caused a combined $211.4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 75235 (Dallas) prone to flooding?

Yes, Dallas (ZIP 75235) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $352.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.

Has Dallas (75235) ever been hit by a tornado?

Dallas has 11 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.

What was the worst natural disaster in Dallas, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75235 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 75235?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2B in property damage in the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75235). 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 →

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