ZIP code 75407, covering Princeton, TX, has 189 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 139 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $379.7M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 183 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Princeton is hailstorms, with 139 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. 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 $366.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (72%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
Princeton has experienced 9 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Princeton has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Princeton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Princeton was 2" Hail on May 19, 2023, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (Apr 11, 2016), causing $100M in damages. 5.2" Hail on Apr 11, 2016 also caused significant damage ($60M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75407 has experienced 189 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), blizzards (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, TX, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $366.5M in property damage.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 75407) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $106K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Princeton has 12 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75407 was 2" Hail, which occurred on May 19, 2023. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $379.7M in property damage in the Princeton, TX area (ZIP 75407). 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 →