Batesville, TX (ZIP 78829) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Batesville is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
Batesville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2007.
Batesville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1980.
Batesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 12, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Batesville was Flood on Oct 28, 1996, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2007), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78829 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Batesville, TX, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Batesville (ZIP 78829) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2007.
Batesville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78829 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 1996. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23M in property damage in the Batesville, TX area (ZIP 78829). 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 →