Eagle Pass, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Eagle Pass is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Maverick County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, drought, and lightning.
Storm events near Eagle Pass
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Eagle Pass's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Eagle Pass 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 Maverick County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Eagle Pass along with the rest of the county, not a Eagle Pass-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 48.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 18.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 50.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 65.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 12.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 30 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 19.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 51.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Maverick County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Eagle Pass, TX at risk of?
Eagle Pass 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 Maverick County, where Eagle Pass is located, are heat wave, drought, and lightning.
What is Eagle Pass's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Maverick County, where Eagle Pass is located, scoring 90.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Eagle Pass a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Eagle Pass carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Maverick County.
Has Eagle Pass had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Eagle Pass since 2016.