Big Spring, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Big Spring is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Howard County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, drought, and wildfire.
Storm events near Big Spring
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Big Spring's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Big Spring 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 Howard County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Big Spring along with the rest of the county, not a Big Spring-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 45.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 22.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 57.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 66.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 94.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 33.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 24.7 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 15.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 37.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 65.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Howard County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Big Spring, TX at risk of?
Big Spring is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Howard County, where Big Spring is located, are hail, drought, and wildfire.
What is Big Spring's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Howard County, where Big Spring is located, scoring 96.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Big Spring a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Big Spring carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Howard County.
Has Big Spring had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 123 hail, 37 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Big Spring since 2016.