Lakeway, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lakeway is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Travis County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and heat wave.
Storm events near Lakeway
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lakeway's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lakeway 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 Travis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lakeway along with the rest of the county, not a Lakeway-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 53.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.5 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.7 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 50 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 99.4 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 77.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 82.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 80.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Travis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lakeway, TX at risk of?
Lakeway 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 Travis County, where Lakeway is located, are tornado, hail, and heat wave.
What is Lakeway's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Travis County, where Lakeway is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lakeway a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Lakeway carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Travis County.
Has Lakeway had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 284 hail, 124 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lakeway since 2016.