Huntsville, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Huntsville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Walker County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, drought, and lightning.
Storm events near Huntsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Huntsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Huntsville 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 Walker County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Huntsville along with the rest of the county, not a Huntsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 65.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 31.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 43.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 84.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 77.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 39.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 38.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Walker County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Huntsville, TX at risk of?
Huntsville 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 Walker County, where Huntsville is located, are tornado, drought, and lightning.
What is Huntsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Walker County, where Huntsville is located, scoring 91.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Huntsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Huntsville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Walker County.
Has Huntsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 40 hail, 53 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Huntsville since 2016.