Government records show 242 natural disaster events affecting the Arlington, TX area (ZIP 76010) — a notably active disaster history. These include 156 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 18 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $563.3M. These events have resulted in 78 recorded deaths and 816 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arlington is hailstorms, with 156 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (74%) 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 $34.2M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 50 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 17, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $500.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 29, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Arlington has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was Flood on Aug 22, 2022, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 11, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76010 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (156 events), blizzards (27 events), extreme heat events (18 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, TX, with 156 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.9M in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 76010) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 29, 2025.
Arlington has 12 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76010 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2022. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $563.3M in property damage in the Arlington, TX area (ZIP 76010). 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 →