Arlington, TX (ZIP 76017) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 250 natural disaster events on record. These include 161 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $764.5M. These events have resulted in 82 recorded deaths and 822 injuries.
With 161 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 $6.3M 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 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (40%) 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 $502.4M in documented property damage. 6 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 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 13 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 $210.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 2020.
Arlington has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
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 EF2 Tornado (Apr 3, 2012), causing $200M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76017 has experienced 250 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (161 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (25 events), extreme heat events (18 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and severe wind event (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 161 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 76017) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $502.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Arlington has 13 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 $210.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76017 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 $764.5M in property damage in the Arlington, TX area (ZIP 76017). 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 →