Government records show 227 natural disaster events affecting the Burnet, TX area (ZIP 78611) — a notably active disaster history. These include 189 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $256.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
With 189 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (5%) 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 $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2014.
Burnet has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $243.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Burnet has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2019.
Burnet 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Burnet has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burnet was Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2007, which caused $137M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Oct 16, 2018), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Oct 16, 2018 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78611 has experienced 227 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (189 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnet, TX, with 189 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.5K in property damage.
Yes, Burnet (ZIP 78611) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $243.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Burnet has 15 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78611 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2007. This event caused $137M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $256.9M in property damage in the Burnet, TX area (ZIP 78611). 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 →