Mount Pleasant, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 16,238 · Part of Titus County

Mount Pleasant is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Titus County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and strong wind.

Storm events near Mount Pleasant

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mount Pleasant itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 18 events
Hail 101 events
Inland Flooding 27 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Titus County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mount Pleasant along with the rest of the county, not a Mount Pleasant-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 73.4 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 31.9 Very Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 51.9 Very Low
Heat Wave 75.5 Relatively Low
Tornado 74.4 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 56.7 Relatively Low
Drought 67 Relatively Moderate
Hail 87.6 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 56.7 Very Low
Ice Storm 94.2 Relatively High
Landslide 20.2 Very Low
Lightning 50.1 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 80.8 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 50.2 Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Titus County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Mount Pleasant, TX at risk of?

Mount Pleasant 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 Titus County, where Mount Pleasant is located, are ice storm, hail, and strong wind.

What is Mount Pleasant's biggest natural hazard risk?

Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Titus County, where Mount Pleasant is located, scoring 94.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Mount Pleasant a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Mount Pleasant carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Titus County.

Has Mount Pleasant had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 101 hail, 27 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant since 2016.