Midland, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Midland is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Midland County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and wildfire.
Storm events near Midland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Midland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Midland 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 Midland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Midland along with the rest of the county, not a Midland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 37.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 65.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 38.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 30.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 1.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 71.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 59.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Midland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Midland, TX at risk of?
Midland is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Midland County, where Midland is located, are hail, winter weather, and wildfire.
What is Midland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Midland County, where Midland is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Midland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Midland carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Midland County.
Has Midland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 282 hail, 127 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Midland since 2016.