Burleson, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Burleson 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 Johnson County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, wildfire, and heat wave.
Storm events near Burleson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Burleson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Burleson 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 Johnson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Burleson along with the rest of the county, not a Burleson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 51 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 37.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 85.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 53.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 15.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 39.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Johnson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Burleson, TX at risk of?
Burleson 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 Johnson County, where Burleson is located, are tornado, wildfire, and heat wave.
What is Burleson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Johnson County, where Burleson is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Burleson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Burleson 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 Johnson County.
Has Burleson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 544 hail, 122 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Burleson since 2016.