Government records show 227 natural disaster events affecting the Paradise, TX area (ZIP 76073) — a notably active disaster history. These include 166 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Paradise is hailstorms, with 166 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $770K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $807K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Paradise has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paradise was Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 11, 2010), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 4, 2025 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76073 has experienced 227 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (166 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paradise, TX, with 166 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Paradise (ZIP 76073) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $770K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Paradise has 21 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76073 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Paradise, TX area (ZIP 76073). 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 →