Burleson County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
103
Hail reports
19
Floods since 1996
291
All events
2
Deaths
$35.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Burleson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado touched down near Harmony at 1955 CST with significant tree damage including an 18 inch diameter tree blown down. A trailer was also significantly damaged. Tornado then tracked to just south of Center Line with mostly F0 tree damage along its path. Tornado then reached th…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felip…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burleson county sheriffs dispatch reported a total of 5 cars stranded due to high water. All individuals were rescued with no injuries reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm moved into southeast Texas on the night of the 24th. Broadcast media reported sleet falling in Somerville on the night of the 24th. The next day, broadcast media measured 0.21 inches of ice on a small branch in Frenstat in Burleson County after precipitation had en…
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported hail near Deanville.
Hail Hail
Hail was reported via MPING near Davidson.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported 1.5 inch hail near Davidson.
Hail Hail
Hail was reported via MPING near Lyons.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported 1.5 inch hail near Deanville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported damage in Somerville around the school campus. One home sustained major damage from a fallen tree. One vehicle was damaged by a fallen tree. No injuries were reported. Wind gusts were estimated at 70 MPH.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A member of the public reported sleet near Caldwell via mPING.
Hail Hail
KBTX media shared reports of hail in Cooks Point, with photos suggesting hail ranging from 1.5 to 2 inches in size.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail occurred.
Drought Drought
To start the month of October most of the region was in Extreme or D3 drought with other locations in Severe or D2. By the end of the month drought was mostly in the D2 range.
Heat Heat
A heat wave gripped much of Southeast Texas in early September with at least advisory level conditions experienced for several days between September 5th and September 9th.
Drought Drought
The county was in Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) Drought for entire month of September due a long duration lack of rainfall and a very hot, dry period.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others. This episode includes the first of two stretches of warning level conditions, mainly between 8/23 and 8/26.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather, within a long period of at least Heat Advisory conditions. In StormData periods of conditions reaching Excessive Heat Warning levels are recorded.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather, within a long period of at least Heat Advisory conditions. In StormData periods of conditions reaching Excessive Heat Warning levels are recorded.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather. Long period of at least advisory levels. In StormData periods of warning levels are recorded.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail was observed.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed.
Hail Hail
Quarter to golf ball sized hail was observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees downed across the county.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was reported along County Road 216 in Cooks Point, to the west of Bryan.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts along County Road 216 in Cooks Point.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of CR 128 and FM 976.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Significant icing was reported across Burleson by spotters and local media. This included ice accretion of approximately 1/4 inch on tree limbs and vehicles, as well as icing on State Highway OSR and Harvey Mitchell Parkway. A home in Caldwell sustained damage when a tree limb br…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Medium to large tree branches were downed by strong thunderstorm winds in Caldwell.
Drought Drought
Severe to exceptional drought continued through the month of August.
Drought Drought
Continued dry conditions led to continuing severe to extreme drought over portions of Southeast Texas.
Drought Drought
Severe drought developed for many inland counties of Southeast Texas during the month of June.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
There was an EF0 tornado in Snook that caused damage to a garage door and also some roof damage to a couple homes and to an apartment complex.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado that occurred at an aquatic facility destroyed a small aluminum shed and also downed powerlines and a few trees.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A period of freezing rain let to icy road conditions and around an eighth of an inch of ice accretion.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail was reported near Caldwell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near Temple St in Caldwell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hwy 36 in Caldwell was impassable due to floodwaters covering the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 1361 was impassable due to floodwaters. 6 to 8 inches of water covering the road was observed by local emergency managers.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Period of freezing rain with an estimated quarter inch of ice accretion on branches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitter cold air and wind overspread SE Texas behind and Arctic front on Valentines Day with wind chill indices below zero for much the period from Sunday night to Tuesday morning. Increased power demand, wind and ice led to widespread power outages. Bursting pipes caused many to …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
After a period of freezing drizzle that created an icy glaze, four to six inches of snow and some sleet fell across the county. In addition wind chill indices fell below zero for a period of time during and after the snow ended.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to six inches of snow fell over northern portions of the county with a mixture of snow and sleet in the southern part leading to 2 to 3 inches of accumulation there. Some local amounts of greater than 6 inches were observed over far northern parts of the county.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported by law enforcement.
Hail Hail
There was penny to quarter size hail near the intersection of Highway 60 and FM 3058.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 3 |
| 1995 | 16 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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