Government records show 221 natural disaster events affecting the Bedford, TX area (ZIP 76022) — a notably active disaster history. These include 140 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 18 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $144.6M. These events have resulted in 76 recorded deaths and 793 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bedford is hailstorms, with 140 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $93.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 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 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $694.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
Bedford has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bedford was 2.5" Hail on Mar 24, 1996, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 11, 2010), causing $20M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Mar 24, 1996 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76022 has experienced 221 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (140 events), blizzards (27 events), extreme heat events (18 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bedford, TX, with 140 events documented. These events have caused a combined $93.5M in property damage.
Yes, Bedford (ZIP 76022) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $694.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
Bedford has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76022 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Mar 24, 1996. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $144.6M in property damage in the Bedford, TX area (ZIP 76022). 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 →