Dallas, TX (ZIP 75243) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 247 natural disaster events on record. These include 132 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3B. These events have resulted in 138 recorded deaths and 2,499 injuries.
With 132 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $907.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 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 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (52%) 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 $1.9M 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 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.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2024.
Dallas has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $407.6M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 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 EF2 Tornado (Oct 20, 2019), causing $400M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($16M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75243 has experienced 247 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), extreme heat events (35 events), floods (31 events), blizzards (22 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (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 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $907.2M in property damage.
Yes, Dallas (ZIP 75243) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Dallas has 9 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 $407.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75243 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 $1.3B in property damage in the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75243). 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 →