Corpus Christi, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Corpus Christi is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Nueces County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hurricane, and heat wave.
Storm events near Corpus Christi
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Corpus Christi's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Corpus Christi 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 Nueces County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Corpus Christi along with the rest of the county, not a Corpus Christi-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 74 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 72.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 46.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 98 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.9 | Very High |
| Drought | 98 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 98.6 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 45.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 94.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Nueces County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Corpus Christi, TX at risk of?
Corpus Christi is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Nueces County, where Corpus Christi is located, are cold wave, hurricane, and heat wave.
What is Corpus Christi's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Nueces County, where Corpus Christi is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Corpus Christi a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Corpus Christi carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Nueces County.
Has Corpus Christi had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 15 hail, 149 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Corpus Christi since 2016.