Dodd City, TX (ZIP 75438) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $43K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $312.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 1992.
Dodd City has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Dodd City has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2024.
Dodd City has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Dodd City has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dodd City was Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $1.5M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 20, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75438 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dodd City, TX, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43K in property damage.
Yes, Dodd City (ZIP 75438) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $206K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2024.
Dodd City has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $312.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75438 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Dodd City, TX area (ZIP 75438). 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 →