Brownwood, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Brownwood is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Brown County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Brownwood
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Brownwood's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Brownwood 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 Brown County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Brownwood along with the rest of the county, not a Brownwood-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 17 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 69.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 71.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 87.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 45 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 18 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 44.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 72 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Brown County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Brownwood, TX at risk of?
Brownwood 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 Brown County, where Brownwood is located, are hail, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Brownwood's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Brown County, where Brownwood is located, scoring 87.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Brownwood a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Brownwood carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Brown County.
Has Brownwood had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 126 hail, 12 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Brownwood since 2016.