El Paso, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
El Paso is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for El Paso County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, winter weather, and hail.
Storm events near El Paso
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of El Paso's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to El Paso 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 El Paso County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering El Paso along with the rest of the county, not a El Paso-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 71 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 34.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 20.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 96 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 99.6 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 41.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 44.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full El Paso County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is El Paso, TX at risk of?
El Paso is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for El Paso County, where El Paso is located, are lightning, winter weather, and hail.
What is El Paso's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for El Paso County, where El Paso is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is El Paso a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — El Paso carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for El Paso County.
Has El Paso had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 37 hail, 52 inland flooding events within 25 miles of El Paso since 2016.