Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Burkett, TX area (ZIP 76828). These include 72 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
With 72 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $562K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
Burkett has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2017.
Burkett 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Burkett has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2017.
Burkett has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $443K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burkett was 2.8" Hail on Jun 16, 1997, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $443K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76828 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burkett, TX, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $562K in property damage.
Burkett has 9 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 $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76828 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 1997. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Burkett, TX area (ZIP 76828). 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 →