Fate, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 27,467 · Part of Rockwall County

Fate is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Rockwall County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and heat wave.

Storm events near Fate

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fate's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fate itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 14 events
Hail 402 events
Inland Flooding 104 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Rockwall County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fate along with the rest of the county, not a Fate-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 66.6 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 61.3 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 43.5 Very Low
Heat Wave 90.1 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 93.7 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 73.9 Relatively Moderate
Drought 35.3 Relatively Low
Hail 93.1 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 34 Very Low
Ice Storm 54.6 Relatively Low
Landslide 14 Very Low
Lightning 38.2 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 74.4 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 32.2 Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rockwall County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

Other cities in Rockwall County:

More on Rockwall County:

Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Fate, TX at risk of?

Fate 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 Rockwall County, where Fate is located, are tornado, hail, and heat wave.

What is Fate's biggest natural hazard risk?

Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Rockwall County, where Fate is located, scoring 93.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Fate a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Fate carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Rockwall County.

Has Fate had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 402 hail, 104 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fate since 2016.