Kilgore, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kilgore 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 Gregg County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and strong wind.
Storm events near Kilgore
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kilgore's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kilgore 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 Gregg County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kilgore along with the rest of the county, not a Kilgore-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 62.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 61.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 66 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 72 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.9 | Very High |
| Landslide | 36.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Gregg County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kilgore, TX at risk of?
Kilgore 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 Gregg County, where Kilgore is located, are ice storm, tornado, and strong wind.
What is Kilgore's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Gregg County, where Kilgore is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Kilgore a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Kilgore 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 Gregg County.
Has Kilgore had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 141 hail, 131 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kilgore since 2016.