Gatesville, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Gatesville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Coryell County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near Gatesville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Gatesville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Gatesville 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 Coryell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Gatesville along with the rest of the county, not a Gatesville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 83.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 16.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 69.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 87.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 43.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 58.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 43.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 25.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 85.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 37 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Coryell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Gatesville, TX at risk of?
Gatesville 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 Coryell County, where Gatesville is located, are tornado, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Gatesville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Coryell County, where Gatesville is located, scoring 87.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Gatesville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Gatesville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Coryell County.
Has Gatesville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 133 hail, 44 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Gatesville since 2016.