Greenville, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 34,355 · Part of Hunt County

Greenville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hunt County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and hail.

Storm events near Greenville

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

Tornado 14 events
Hail 176 events
Inland Flooding 38 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 76.9 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 71.7 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 62.5 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 91.3 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 96.5 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 86.7 Relatively Moderate
Drought 43.9 Relatively Low
Hail 94.7 Relatively High
Hurricane 45.9 Very Low
Ice Storm 97.1 Very High
Landslide 18.5 Very Low
Lightning 48.9 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 84 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 64.8 Relatively Moderate

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Greenville, TX at risk of?

Greenville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Hunt County, where Greenville is located, are ice storm, tornado, and hail.

What is Greenville's biggest natural hazard risk?

Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Hunt County, where Greenville is located, scoring 97.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Greenville a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Greenville carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Hunt County.

Has Greenville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 176 hail, 38 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Greenville since 2016.