Amarillo, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Amarillo 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 Randall County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and drought.
Storm events near Amarillo
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Amarillo's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Amarillo 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 Randall County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Amarillo along with the rest of the county, not a Amarillo-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 73.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 99 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 58.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 24.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.3 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Randall County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Amarillo, TX at risk of?
Amarillo 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 Randall County, where Amarillo is located, are winter weather, hail, and drought.
What is Amarillo's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Randall County, where Amarillo is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Amarillo a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Amarillo 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 Randall County.
Has Amarillo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 401 hail, 98 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Amarillo since 2016.