Bonham, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bonham is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fannin County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, ice storm, and heat wave.
Storm events near Bonham
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bonham's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bonham 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 Fannin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bonham along with the rest of the county, not a Bonham-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 70.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 36.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 46.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 86.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 48.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 90.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 16.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 67 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 33.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fannin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bonham, TX at risk of?
Bonham 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 Fannin County, where Bonham is located, are drought, ice storm, and heat wave.
What is Bonham's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Fannin County, where Bonham is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bonham a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bonham carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Fannin County.
Has Bonham had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 172 hail, 37 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bonham since 2016.