El Campo, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
El Campo is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wharton County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, cold wave, and drought.
Storm events near El Campo
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of El Campo's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to El Campo 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 Wharton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering El Campo along with the rest of the county, not a El Campo-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 53 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 26.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 72.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 56 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 11.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 45.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 36.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wharton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is El Campo, TX at risk of?
El Campo is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Wharton County, where El Campo is located, are hurricane, cold wave, and drought.
What is El Campo's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Wharton County, where El Campo is located, scoring 94.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is El Campo a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — El Campo carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Wharton County.
Has El Campo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 7 hail, 17 inland flooding events within 25 miles of El Campo since 2016.