Athens, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Athens 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 Henderson County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and strong wind.
Storm events near Athens
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Athens's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Athens 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 Henderson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Athens along with the rest of the county, not a Athens-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 75.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 50.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 58.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 85 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 66.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 82.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 54.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 83.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 89.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Henderson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Athens, TX at risk of?
Athens 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 Henderson County, where Athens is located, are cold wave, tornado, and strong wind.
What is Athens's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Henderson County, where Athens is located, scoring 97.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Athens a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Athens 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 Henderson County.
Has Athens had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 102 hail, 27 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Athens since 2016.