Mt Sylvan, TX (ZIP 75771) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 90 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mt Sylvan is hailstorms, with 90 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $45.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 28, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Mt Sylvan has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2021.
Mt Sylvan 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.
Mt Sylvan 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 Mt Sylvan was EF3 Tornado on May 10, 2015, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 24, 1962), 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 75771 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), tornadoes (29 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mt Sylvan, TX, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38K in property damage.
Yes, Mt Sylvan (ZIP 75771) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2021.
Mt Sylvan has 29 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 $45.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75771 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2015. This event caused $40M 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 $47.2M in property damage in the Mt Sylvan, TX area (ZIP 75771). 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 →