Corsicana, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 25,591 · Part of Navarro County

Corsicana is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Navarro County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, strong wind, and heat wave.

Storm events near Corsicana

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Corsicana's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Corsicana itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 12 events
Hail 106 events
Inland Flooding 36 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Navarro County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Corsicana along with the rest of the county, not a Corsicana-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 82.3 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 68.3 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 47.3 Very Low
Heat Wave 85 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 94.1 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 83.2 Relatively Moderate
Drought 57.2 Relatively Low
Hail 83 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 61.5 Relatively Low
Ice Storm 79.4 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 22.7 Very Low
Lightning 80.2 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 88.8 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 46.4 Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Navarro County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Corsicana, TX at risk of?

Corsicana 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 Navarro County, where Corsicana is located, are tornado, strong wind, and heat wave.

What is Corsicana's biggest natural hazard risk?

Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Navarro County, where Corsicana is located, scoring 94.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Corsicana a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Corsicana carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Navarro County.

Has Corsicana had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 106 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Corsicana since 2016.