ZIP code 78605, covering Bertram, TX, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 105 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
With 105 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (5%) 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 $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
Bertram has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2015.
Bertram has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Bertram has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Bertram has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Bertram has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bertram was Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2025, which caused $6M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 11, 2009), causing $5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78605 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bertram, TX, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Bertram (ZIP 78605) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Bertram has 8 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 $725K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78605 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2025. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Bertram, TX area (ZIP 78605). 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 →