Lumberton, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lumberton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hardin County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, ice storm, and hurricane.
Storm events near Lumberton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lumberton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lumberton 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 Hardin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lumberton along with the rest of the county, not a Lumberton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 82.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 34.4 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 31.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 69 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 41.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 25.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 88.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 17.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 89.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 37.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 44.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hardin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lumberton, TX at risk of?
Lumberton 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 Hardin County, where Lumberton is located, are lightning, ice storm, and hurricane.
What is Lumberton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Hardin County, where Lumberton is located, scoring 89.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Lumberton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lumberton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hardin County.
Has Lumberton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 52 hail, 87 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lumberton since 2016.