Del Rio, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Del Rio is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Val Verde County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Del Rio
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Del Rio's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Del Rio 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 Val Verde County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Del Rio along with the rest of the county, not a Del Rio-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 85 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 22.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 69.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 41.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 40.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 63 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 57.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 9.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 53.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 70.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 18.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Val Verde County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Del Rio, TX at risk of?
Del Rio 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 Val Verde County, where Del Rio is located, are inland flooding, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Del Rio's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Val Verde County, where Del Rio is located, scoring 87.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Del Rio a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Del Rio carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Val Verde County.
Has Del Rio had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 64 hail, 17 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Del Rio since 2016.