Fort Worth, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fort Worth is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tarrant County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Fort Worth
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fort Worth's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fort Worth 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 Tarrant County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fort Worth along with the rest of the county, not a Fort Worth-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 99.5 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.9 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 36.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 100 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 72.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.3 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tarrant County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fort Worth, TX at risk of?
Fort Worth 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 Tarrant County, where Fort Worth is located, are hail, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Fort Worth's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Tarrant County, where Fort Worth is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Fort Worth a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Fort Worth carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Tarrant County.
Has Fort Worth had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 751 hail, 144 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fort Worth since 2016.