Government records show 273 natural disaster events affecting the Burleson, TX area (ZIP 76028) — a notably active disaster history. These include 179 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $248.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burleson is hailstorms, with 179 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $234.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2022.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (42%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 29, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 2017.
Burleson has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2015.
Burleson has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 1, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burleson was EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 2012, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 10, 2008), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 13, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76028 has experienced 273 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (179 events), tornadoes (35 events), floods (24 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (10 events), earthquakes (7 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burleson, TX, with 179 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Burleson (ZIP 76028) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 29, 2025.
Burleson has 35 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 $234.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76028 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 2012. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $248.8M in property damage in the Burleson, TX area (ZIP 76028). 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 →