Severe Weather

McLennan County Has a Long History of Tornadoes

McLennan County sits in a tornado-prone part of Central Texas, and the National Weather Service tracks storm history back to 1880.

McLennan County Home & Property

The NWS Fort Worth/Dallas office maintains tornado climatology records for McLennan County going back to 1880. The county is exposed to severe thunderstorms, large hail, and tornadoes, especially in spring. The 1953 Waco tornado killed 114 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings downtown.

If you are buying or building here, think about a safe room or shelter. Check your homeowner's insurance for hail and wind coverage. Sign up for emergency alerts through the county or the NWS. The NWS storm data page is your best source for local hazard history.

Source to confirm: NWS Fort Worth — McLennan County Tornado Climatology

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Property Tax

McLennan CAD Handles Your Property Appraisal

McLennan Central Appraisal District sets property values for all 44 taxing entities in the county, but a separate office collects the tax.

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Property Tax Exemption

File for a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill

Texas homeowners who live in their home can file for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Taxes on Rural Land

Land used mainly for farming or ranching can be taxed on its agricultural value instead of its market value, which is usually much lower.

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Appraisal Protest

You Can Protest Your Property Appraisal

Property owners in McLennan County can formally challenge their appraised value each year if they believe it is too high.

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