Deer Park, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 34,495 · Part of Harris County

Deer Park is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Harris County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, tornado, and hurricane.

Storm events near Deer Park

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

Tornado 29 events
Hail 92 events
Inland Flooding 101 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 85.4 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 100 Very High
Coastal Flooding 83.2 Relatively High
Earthquake 92.1 Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave 99.7 Very High
Tornado 100 Very High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 99.9 Very High
Drought 75.1 Relatively Moderate
Hail 92 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 100 Very High
Ice Storm 99.6 Very High
Landslide 88.4 Relatively Moderate
Lightning 99.9 Very High
Strong Wind 99.3 Very High
Tsunami Insufficient Data
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 88.8 Relatively High

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Deer Park, TX at risk of?

Deer Park is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Harris County, where Deer Park is located, are inland flooding, tornado, and hurricane.

What is Deer Park's biggest natural hazard risk?

Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Harris County, where Deer Park is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Deer Park a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — Deer Park carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Harris County.

Has Deer Park had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 92 hail, 101 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Deer Park since 2016.