Kingsville, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kingsville 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 Kleberg County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hurricane, and heat wave.
Storm events near Kingsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kingsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kingsville 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 Kleberg County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kingsville along with the rest of the county, not a Kingsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 66.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 55.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 34.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 19.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 49.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 63.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 63.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 11.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 26.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 23.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 29.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kleberg County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kingsville, TX at risk of?
Kingsville 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 Kleberg County, where Kingsville is located, are cold wave, hurricane, and heat wave.
What is Kingsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Kleberg County, where Kingsville is located, scoring 98.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Kingsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Kingsville 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 Kleberg County.
Has Kingsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 21 hail, 41 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kingsville since 2016.