Burton, TX (ZIP 77835) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 37 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Burton 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 $322K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
Burton has experienced 2 floods 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 $10M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2016.
Burton 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Burton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 1976.
Burton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burton was Flash Flood on May 26, 2016, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 15, 2021), causing $5.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 30, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77835 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burton, TX, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $206K in property damage.
Yes, Burton (ZIP 77835) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2016.
Burton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77835 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 26, 2016. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Burton, TX area (ZIP 77835). 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 →