Fredericksburg, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fredericksburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Gillespie County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, hail, and drought.
Storm events near Fredericksburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fredericksburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fredericksburg 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 Gillespie County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fredericksburg along with the rest of the county, not a Fredericksburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 84 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 12 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 42.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 47.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 55.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 23.2 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 35 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 64.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 45.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Gillespie County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fredericksburg, TX at risk of?
Fredericksburg 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 Gillespie County, where Fredericksburg is located, are wildfire, hail, and drought.
What is Fredericksburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Gillespie County, where Fredericksburg is located, scoring 84 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Fredericksburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fredericksburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Gillespie County.
Has Fredericksburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 152 hail, 29 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fredericksburg since 2016.