Federal records document 140 natural disaster events in the Detroit, TX area (ZIP 75436). These include 99 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $197.3M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (99 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $886K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Detroit has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Detroit has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $159.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Detroit 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Detroit has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Detroit was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $123M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 24, 2000), causing $31.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75436 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (29 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Detroit, TX, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $886K in property damage.
Yes, Detroit (ZIP 75436) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 27, 2015.
Detroit has 29 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $36.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75436 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 12, 2000. This event caused $123M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $197.3M in property damage in the Detroit, TX area (ZIP 75436). 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 →