Andrews, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Andrews is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Andrews County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and wildfire.
Storm events near Andrews
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Andrews's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Andrews 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 Andrews County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Andrews along with the rest of the county, not a Andrews-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 75 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 10.8 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 13.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 31.1 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 18.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 15.9 | Very Low |
| Drought | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 15.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 28.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 0.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 22.4 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 21.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 27.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Andrews County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Andrews, TX at risk of?
Andrews is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Andrews County, where Andrews is located, are drought, hail, and wildfire.
What is Andrews's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Andrews County, where Andrews is located, scoring 84.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Andrews a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Andrews carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Andrews County.
Has Andrews had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 70 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Andrews since 2016.