Federal records document 190 natural disaster events in the Denton, TX area (ZIP 76201). These include 112 hailstorms, 33 extreme heat events, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $628.9M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 397 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (112 total). Of these, 5 (4%) 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 $605.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (91%) 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). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (75%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Denton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. 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 $213K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2024.
Denton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $202.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denton was 4.2" Hail on Apr 3, 2014, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Apr 11, 2016), causing $50M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($16.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76201 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), extreme heat events (33 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denton, TX, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $605.7M in property damage.
Yes, Denton (ZIP 76201) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Denton has 2 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 $202.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76201 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 3, 2014. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $628.9M in property damage in the Denton, TX area (ZIP 76201). 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 →