Mineral Wells, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mineral Wells is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Palo Pinto County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, wildfire, and landslide.
Storm events near Mineral Wells
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mineral Wells's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mineral Wells 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 Palo Pinto County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mineral Wells along with the rest of the county, not a Mineral Wells-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 59.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 27.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 61.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 65.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 58.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 43.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 39 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 74.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 45.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 56.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Palo Pinto County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mineral Wells, TX at risk of?
Mineral Wells 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 Palo Pinto County, where Mineral Wells is located, are hail, wildfire, and landslide.
What is Mineral Wells's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Palo Pinto County, where Mineral Wells is located, scoring 90.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Mineral Wells a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mineral Wells carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Palo Pinto County.
Has Mineral Wells had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 160 hail, 27 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mineral Wells since 2016.