Government records show 326 natural disaster events affecting the Fort Worth, TX area (ZIP 76133) — a notably active disaster history. These include 225 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 27 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $614.4M. These events have resulted in 79 recorded deaths and 871 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Worth is hailstorms, with 225 recorded events making up 69% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $557.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (30%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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 6% 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 severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Fort Worth has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Worth was 2" Hail on Mar 17, 2016, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Mar 17, 2016), causing $150M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Mar 17, 2016 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76133 has experienced 326 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (225 events), floods (30 events), blizzards (27 events), extreme heat events (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Worth, TX, with 225 events documented. These events have caused a combined $557.2M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Worth (ZIP 76133) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Fort Worth has 10 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76133 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Mar 17, 2016. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $614.4M in property damage in the Fort Worth, TX area (ZIP 76133). 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 →