Horizon City, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Horizon City is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for El Paso County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, winter weather, and hail.
Storm events near Horizon City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Horizon City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Horizon City 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 El Paso County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Horizon City along with the rest of the county, not a Horizon City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 71 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 34.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 20.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 96 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 99.6 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 41.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 44.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full El Paso County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Horizon City, TX at risk of?
Horizon City 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 El Paso County, where Horizon City is located, are lightning, winter weather, and hail.
What is Horizon City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for El Paso County, where Horizon City is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Horizon City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Horizon City carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for El Paso County.
Has Horizon City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 29 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Horizon City since 2016.