Marshall, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Marshall is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Harrison County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Marshall
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Marshall's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Marshall 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 Harrison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Marshall along with the rest of the county, not a Marshall-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 55.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 67.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.8 | Very High |
| Landslide | 43.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 67 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 68.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Harrison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Marshall, TX at risk of?
Marshall 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 Harrison County, where Marshall is located, are ice storm, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Marshall's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Harrison County, where Marshall is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Marshall a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Marshall carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Harrison County.
Has Marshall had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 41 tornado, 98 hail, 76 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Marshall since 2016.