College Station, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
College Station 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 Brazos County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near College Station
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of College Station's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to College Station 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 Brazos County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering College Station along with the rest of the county, not a College Station-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 58.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 41.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 85 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 85.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 84.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 28.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.5 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 89.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Brazos County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
Other cities in Brazos County:
More on Brazos County:
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is College Station, TX at risk of?
College Station 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 Brazos County, where College Station is located, are cold wave, lightning, and tornado.
What is College Station's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Brazos County, where College Station is located, scoring 97.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is College Station a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — College Station 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 Brazos County.
Has College Station had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 108 hail, 16 inland flooding events within 25 miles of College Station since 2016.