Lubbock, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lubbock is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lubbock County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and strong wind.
Storm events near Lubbock
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lubbock's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lubbock 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 Lubbock County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lubbock along with the rest of the county, not a Lubbock-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 60.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 99.8 | Very High |
| Hail | 99.8 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 47.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 20.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 83 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.8 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lubbock County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lubbock, TX at risk of?
Lubbock 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 Lubbock County, where Lubbock is located, are drought, hail, and strong wind.
What is Lubbock's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Lubbock County, where Lubbock is located, scoring 99.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lubbock a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Lubbock carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Lubbock County.
Has Lubbock had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 157 hail, 43 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lubbock since 2016.