Tornado History

Burleson Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Burleson, Texas. The records below identify 21 tornadoes from 1957 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.3M, with 2 deaths and 19 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes21
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries19
Property Damage$11.3M
Avg Length5.3 mi
Avg Width184 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Burleson, Texas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Burleson, Texas with 2 deaths
1981 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 22.2 miles in Burleson, Texas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Burleson, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Sep 20, 1996

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Burleson, Texas, March is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1981 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 6 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1987 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 March 10, 20002000F3 March 20, 19571957F2 November 15, 19871987F2 June 7, 19891989F2 October 17, 19981998EF2 February 3, 20122012F2 May 9, 19811981F2 May 16, 19811981F2 April 4, 19691969F1 October 17, 19981998F1 May 3, 19811981EF1 January 25, 20122012EF1 February 3, 20122012EF1 January 10, 20202020F0 September 20, 1996F0 September 20, 1996F0 September 20, 1996EF0 March 21, 2022EF0 April 25, 2007EF0 March 21, 2022Unknown May 10, 1959© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
March 10, 2000F3Burleson, Texas21 mi800 yd02$1.0M
March 20, 1957F3Burleson, Texas7.6 mi880 yd00$25K
November 15, 1987F2Burleson, Texas7 mi500 yd212$2.5M
June 7, 1989F2Burleson, Texas6 mi150 yd04$2.5M
October 17, 1998F2Burleson, Texas3.5 mi100 yd00$1.5M
February 3, 2012EF2Burleson, Texas0.51 mi100 yd00$500K
May 9, 1981F2Burleson, Texas9.7 mi33 yd00$250K
May 16, 1981F2Burleson, Texas9.7 mi73 yd01$250K
April 4, 1969F2Burleson, Texas9 mi440 yd00$2K
October 17, 1998F1Burleson, Texas5 mi75 yd00$500K
May 3, 1981F1Burleson, Texas0.4 mi27 yd00$250K
January 25, 2012EF1Burleson, Texas2.25 mi50 yd00$200K
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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