Enter any address in Burleson County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the most frequent type of flood event in Burleson County, with 18 occurrences recorded in the last 30 years. Tropical storms have also impacted the area, with two events noted in the same period. Recent examples include flash flooding in May 2021 and October 2015, the latter associated with the remnants of Hurricane Patricia.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that Zone A, areas with a higher flood risk, has had the most claims (35) with an average payout of $19,462 and an average water depth of 1.9 feet. Zone X, considered moderate to low risk, has seen fewer claims (13) but with a higher average payout of $52,611 and an average water depth of 2.5 feet. Properties in Zone A, as well as those in Zone X and with unknown flood zone designations, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
2 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Burleson County, Texas has recorded 20 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 18 flash floods. The county has received 22 federal disaster declarations, 4 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1987–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Beryl | Hurricane | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Harvey | Hurricane | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | May 22, 2016 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2015 |
| Hurricane Ike | Hurricane | Sep 7, 2008 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 28, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 25, 2017 | 20.00M |
| Flash Flood | Oct 24, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 6, 2015 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 28, 2012 | 20.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 9, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 1, 2007 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 30, 2004 | 20K |
| Flash Flood | May 13, 2004 | 30K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 10, 2004 | — |
Flash Flood — May 28, 2021
Strong thunderstorms resulted in wind damage across Greater Houston and flash flooding in Burleson County.
Tropical Storm — Aug 25, 2017
Harvey made landfall as a category 4 hurricane near Rockport, Texas during the evening of August 25th. The storm then weakened to a tropical storm and slowed, looping back and tracking over SE Texas then back over the Gulf of Mexico making a second landfall along the Louisiana coast during the early morning hours of August 30th. Over that 5 day period over Southeast Texas TS Harvey produced ca...
Flash Flood — Oct 24, 2015
The remnants of Hurricane Patricia merged with a developing frontal low to produce an intense surface low off the Texas Gulf Coast. As this low moved up the upper Texas coast it produced moderate to heavy rainfall that broad flooding to some areas, an isolated tornado and waterspout, and minor coastal flooding due to elevated stormtides.
Flash Flood — May 6, 2015
An early morning slow moving thunderstorm produced some wind damage and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Mar 28, 2012
Heavy rains developed across the Burleson County and produced flash flooding in the Caldwell area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Burleson County, Texas:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Burleson County, Texas that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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