Tyler, TX (ZIP 75702) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 82 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tyler is hailstorms, with 82 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $156.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2019.
Tyler has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $258K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2015.
Tyler has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $538K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Tyler has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tyler was EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1957, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2021), causing $508K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75702 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tyler, TX, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $156.5K in property damage.
Yes, Tyler (ZIP 75702) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $258K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2015.
Tyler has 11 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75702 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1957. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Tyler, TX area (ZIP 75702). 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 →