Federal records document 191 natural disaster events in the Tyler, TX area (ZIP 75703). These include 139 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 139 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $215.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $29.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $138K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Tyler has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 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 EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1957), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2021 also caused significant damage ($508K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75703 has experienced 191 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (14 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 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tyler, TX, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $215.5K in property damage.
Yes, Tyler (ZIP 75703) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $195K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Tyler has 25 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 $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75703 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.7M in property damage in the Tyler, TX area (ZIP 75703). 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 →