Ben Franklin, TX (ZIP 75415) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $680K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $119K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
Ben Franklin has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 1977.
Ben Franklin has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 4, 2011.
Ben Franklin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Ben Franklin has experienced 2 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 $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 30, 2025.
Ben Franklin has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $144K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ben Franklin was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 9, 2024, which caused $150K in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $144K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75415 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ben Franklin, TX, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $119K in property damage.
Yes, Ben Franklin (ZIP 75415) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 30, 2025.
Ben Franklin 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75415 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 9, 2024. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $680K in property damage in the Ben Franklin, TX area (ZIP 75415). 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 →