Forney, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Forney is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kaufman County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, heat wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Forney
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Forney's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Forney 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 Kaufman County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Forney along with the rest of the county, not a Forney-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 59.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 82.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 35.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 50.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 41.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 18.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 49.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 49.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 63.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kaufman County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Forney, TX at risk of?
Forney 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 Kaufman County, where Forney is located, are hail, heat wave, and tornado.
What is Forney's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Kaufman County, where Forney is located, scoring 94.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Forney a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Forney carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kaufman County.
Has Forney had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 290 hail, 129 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Forney since 2016.