Government records show 249 natural disaster events affecting the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75248) — a notably active disaster history. These include 145 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $291.5M. These events have resulted in 126 recorded deaths and 2,298 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dallas is hailstorms, with 145 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $256.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 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 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (63%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 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.
Dallas has experienced 9 severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dallas was 1.8" Hail on Mar 23, 2016, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Mar 23, 2016), causing $100M 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 75248 has experienced 249 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (145 events), extreme heat events (35 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (22 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dallas, TX, with 145 events documented. These events have caused a combined $256.9M in property damage.
Yes, Dallas (ZIP 75248) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Dallas has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75248 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 23, 2016. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $291.5M in property damage in the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75248). 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 →