Abilene, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Abilene 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 Taylor County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and wildfire.
Storm events near Abilene
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Abilene's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Abilene 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 Taylor County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Abilene along with the rest of the county, not a Abilene-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 38.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 56.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 72.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 99.3 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 49 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 59.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 20.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 87.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 65.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 94.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Taylor County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Abilene, TX at risk of?
Abilene 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 Taylor County, where Abilene is located, are hail, winter weather, and wildfire.
What is Abilene's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Taylor County, where Abilene is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Abilene a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Abilene 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 Taylor County.
Has Abilene had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 218 hail, 46 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Abilene since 2016.