Lockhart, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lockhart is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Caldwell County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hail, and drought.
Storm events near Lockhart
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lockhart's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lockhart 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 Caldwell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lockhart along with the rest of the county, not a Lockhart-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 19.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 82.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 54.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 85.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 60.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 41.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 14.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 63.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 85 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Caldwell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lockhart, TX at risk of?
Lockhart 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 Caldwell County, where Lockhart is located, are inland flooding, hail, and drought.
What is Lockhart's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Caldwell County, where Lockhart is located, scoring 87.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Lockhart a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lockhart carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Caldwell County.
Has Lockhart had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 129 hail, 87 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lockhart since 2016.