Burkburnett, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Burkburnett is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wichita County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, drought, and heat wave.
Storm events near Burkburnett
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Burkburnett's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Burkburnett itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Wichita County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Burkburnett along with the rest of the county, not a Burkburnett-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 65.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 47.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 89.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 27.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 44.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 68 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wichita County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Burkburnett, TX at risk of?
Burkburnett is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Wichita County, where Burkburnett is located, are hail, drought, and heat wave.
What is Burkburnett's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Wichita County, where Burkburnett is located, scoring 95.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Burkburnett a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Burkburnett carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Wichita County.
Has Burkburnett had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 28 tornado, 292 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Burkburnett since 2016.