Dumas, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dumas is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Moore County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, winter weather, and hail.
Storm events near Dumas
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dumas's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dumas 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 Moore County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dumas along with the rest of the county, not a Dumas-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 9.6 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 39.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 22.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 5.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 49.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 61.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Moore County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dumas, TX at risk of?
Dumas 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 Moore County, where Dumas is located, are drought, winter weather, and hail.
What is Dumas's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Moore County, where Dumas is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Dumas a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Dumas carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Moore County.
Has Dumas had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 162 hail, 7 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dumas since 2016.