Kerrville, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kerrville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kerr County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, winter weather, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Kerrville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kerrville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kerrville 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 Kerr County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kerrville along with the rest of the county, not a Kerrville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 84.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 16.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 78.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 62 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 9.3 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 89.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 63.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kerr County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kerrville, TX at risk of?
Kerrville 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 Kerr County, where Kerrville is located, are lightning, winter weather, and inland flooding.
What is Kerrville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Kerr County, where Kerrville is located, scoring 89.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Kerrville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Kerrville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kerr County.
Has Kerrville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 182 hail, 52 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kerrville since 2016.