Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75253). These include 47 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 22 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $556.8M. These events have resulted in 125 recorded deaths and 2,295 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (47 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $451K 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 27% 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 17% 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 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $501.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 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.
Dallas has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 17, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dallas was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2022, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 13, 1984), causing $25M 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 75253 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dallas, TX, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $451K in property damage.
Yes, Dallas (ZIP 75253) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Dallas has 6 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 $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 17, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75253 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2022. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $556.8M in property damage in the Dallas, TX area (ZIP 75253). 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 →