Big Wells, TX (ZIP 78830) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 extreme heat events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 13 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2016.
Big Wells has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 29, 2000.
Big Wells has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2015.
Big Wells has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2005.
Big Wells has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Wells was Flood on Oct 29, 1996, which caused $20M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78830 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Wells, TX, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Big Wells (ZIP 78830) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 1996.
Big Wells has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78830 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 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 $20.2M in property damage in the Big Wells, TX area (ZIP 78830). 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 →