Borger, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Borger is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hutchinson County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, wildfire, and hail.
Storm events near Borger
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Borger's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Borger 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 Hutchinson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Borger along with the rest of the county, not a Borger-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 21.4 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 36.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 32.2 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 78.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 72.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 19 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 58.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hutchinson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Borger, TX at risk of?
Borger 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 Hutchinson County, where Borger is located, are drought, wildfire, and hail.
What is Borger's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Hutchinson County, where Borger is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Borger a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Borger carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hutchinson County.
Has Borger had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 242 hail, 27 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Borger since 2016.