Boerne, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 22,712 · Part of Kendall County

Boerne is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kendall County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, wildfire, and lightning.

Storm events near Boerne

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Boerne's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Boerne itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 6 events
Hail 288 events
Inland Flooding 132 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Kendall County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Boerne along with the rest of the county, not a Boerne-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 85.5 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 75.1 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 9.2 Very Low
Heat Wave 46.2 Relatively Low
Tornado 73.6 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 50.9 Relatively Low
Drought 72.8 Relatively Moderate
Hail 87.3 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 47.8 Very Low
Ice Storm 14.6 Very Low
Landslide 52.5 Very Low
Lightning 77.5 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 64.3 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 76.3 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kendall County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Boerne, TX at risk of?

Boerne 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 Kendall County, where Boerne is located, are hail, wildfire, and lightning.

What is Boerne's biggest natural hazard risk?

Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Kendall County, where Boerne is located, scoring 87.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Boerne a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Boerne carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kendall County.

Has Boerne had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 288 hail, 132 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Boerne since 2016.