Midlothian, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Midlothian 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 Ellis County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, heat wave, and cold wave.
Storm events near Midlothian
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Midlothian's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Midlothian 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 Ellis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Midlothian along with the rest of the county, not a Midlothian-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 51.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 52.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 58 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 39.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 41.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 63.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ellis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Midlothian, TX at risk of?
Midlothian 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 Ellis County, where Midlothian is located, are hail, heat wave, and cold wave.
What is Midlothian's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Ellis County, where Midlothian is located, scoring 96.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Midlothian a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Midlothian 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 Ellis County.
Has Midlothian had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 457 hail, 105 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Midlothian since 2016.