Canyon, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Canyon is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Randall County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and drought.
Storm events near Canyon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Canyon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Canyon 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 Randall County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Canyon along with the rest of the county, not a Canyon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 73.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 99 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 58.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 24.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.3 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Randall County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Canyon, TX at risk of?
Canyon is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Randall County, where Canyon is located, are winter weather, hail, and drought.
What is Canyon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Randall County, where Canyon is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Canyon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Canyon carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Randall County.
Has Canyon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 365 hail, 95 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Canyon since 2016.