Levelland, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Levelland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hockley County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, drought, and wildfire.
Storm events near Levelland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Levelland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Levelland 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 Hockley County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Levelland along with the rest of the county, not a Levelland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 76.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 24.8 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 29.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 27.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 74.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 45.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 93.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 26 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 49.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 1.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 29.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 71.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hockley County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Levelland, TX at risk of?
Levelland 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 Hockley County, where Levelland is located, are hail, drought, and wildfire.
What is Levelland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Hockley County, where Levelland is located, scoring 97.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Levelland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Levelland carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hockley County.
Has Levelland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 125 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Levelland since 2016.