Hereford, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hereford is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Deaf Smith County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and winter weather.
Storm events near Hereford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hereford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hereford 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 Deaf Smith County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hereford along with the rest of the county, not a Hereford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 85.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 13.1 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 38.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 26.2 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 69.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 20.9 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 2.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 33.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 85 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Deaf Smith County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hereford, TX at risk of?
Hereford 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 Deaf Smith County, where Hereford is located, are drought, hail, and winter weather.
What is Hereford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Deaf Smith County, where Hereford is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Hereford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hereford carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Deaf Smith County.
Has Hereford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 142 hail, 15 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hereford since 2016.