Tornado History
Burnet Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Burnet, Texas. The records below identify 31 tornadoes from 1961 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.5M, with 0 deaths and 43 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Burnet, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Burnet, Texas with 0 deaths
1967 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 20.4 miles in Burnet, Texas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Burnet, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Aug 16, 1962
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Burnet, Texas, May is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1967 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1994 with at least $5.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 1994 | F3 | Burnet, Texas | 3.5 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 1 | $5.0M |
| May 6, 1969 | F3 | Burnet, Texas | 7.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 10, 1973 | F3 | Burnet, Texas | 7.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 40 | N/A |
| June 12, 2014 | EF2 | Burnet, Texas | 1.68 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| September 20, 1967 | F1 | Burnet, Texas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 25, 1976 | F1 | Burnet, Texas | 3.8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 26, 1976 | F1 | Burnet, Texas | 20.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 26, 1976 | F1 | Burnet, Texas | 3.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 1, 2025 | EF1 | Burnet, Texas | 3.1 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| September 21, 1992 | F1 | Burnet, Texas | 0.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 12, 2020 | EF1 | Burnet, Texas | 1.24 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| June 15, 1961 | F1 | Burnet, Texas | 0.2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.