Laredo, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Laredo 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 Webb County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, cold wave, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Laredo
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Laredo's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Laredo 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 Webb County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Laredo along with the rest of the county, not a Laredo-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 63.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 44.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 38.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 85.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 57 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 55.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 55.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Webb County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Laredo, TX at risk of?
Laredo 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 Webb County, where Laredo is located, are heat wave, cold wave, and inland flooding.
What is Laredo's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Webb County, where Laredo is located, scoring 97.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Laredo a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Laredo 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 Webb County.
Has Laredo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 40 hail, 34 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Laredo since 2016.