Government records show 232 natural disaster events affecting the Arlington, TX area (ZIP 76013) — a notably active disaster history. These include 141 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.7M. These events have resulted in 81 recorded deaths and 815 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arlington is hailstorms, with 141 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (29%) 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 $529K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 8% 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 11 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 Nov 24, 2020.
Arlington has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was Heavy Snow on Feb 11, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $11M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76013 has experienced 232 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (24 events), extreme heat events (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, TX, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 76013) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $529K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Arlington 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76013 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 11, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.7M in property damage in the Arlington, TX area (ZIP 76013). 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 →