Alice, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Alice 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 Jim Wells County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hurricane, and hail.
Storm events near Alice
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Alice's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Alice 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 Jim Wells County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Alice along with the rest of the county, not a Alice-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 70.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 23.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 68.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 10 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 40.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 32.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jim Wells County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Alice, TX at risk of?
Alice 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 Jim Wells County, where Alice is located, are cold wave, hurricane, and hail.
What is Alice's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Jim Wells County, where Alice is located, scoring 98.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Alice a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Alice 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 Jim Wells County.
Has Alice had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 24 hail, 44 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Alice since 2016.