Lufkin, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lufkin is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Angelina County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, lightning, and strong wind.
Storm events near Lufkin
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lufkin's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lufkin 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 Angelina County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lufkin along with the rest of the county, not a Lufkin-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 44.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 95.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 67.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 64.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 61.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 38 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 81.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 34.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 73 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Angelina County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lufkin, TX at risk of?
Lufkin 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 Angelina County, where Lufkin is located, are heat wave, lightning, and strong wind.
What is Lufkin's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Angelina County, where Lufkin is located, scoring 95.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Lufkin a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lufkin carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Angelina County.
Has Lufkin had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 68 hail, 98 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lufkin since 2016.