Government records show 209 natural disaster events affecting the Denton, TX area (ZIP 76205) — a notably active disaster history. These include 128 hailstorms, 33 extreme heat events, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $640.7M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 397 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Denton is hailstorms, with 128 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. 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 $613.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 16% 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $2.7M 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 $223K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2024.
Denton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M 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 76205 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (128 events), extreme heat events (33 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denton, TX, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $613.2M in property damage.
Yes, Denton (ZIP 76205) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Denton has 4 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76205 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 $640.7M in property damage in the Denton, TX area (ZIP 76205). 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 →