Banquete, TX (ZIP 78339) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 4 floods, 2 blizzards, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Banquete is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 25% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2017.
Banquete has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
Banquete has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2020.
Banquete has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 8, 2015.
Banquete has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $82.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1997.
Banquete has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Banquete was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 25, 2017, which caused $1B in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 8, 2025), causing $6M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 10, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78339 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Banquete, TX, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Banquete (ZIP 78339) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2017.
Banquete 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 $82.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78339 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 25, 2017. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Banquete, TX area (ZIP 78339). 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 →