Lockhart, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 17,166 · Part of Caldwell County

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.

Tornado 10 events
Hail 129 events
Inland Flooding 87 events

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.