New Braunfels, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Braunfels 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 Comal County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near New Braunfels
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Braunfels's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Braunfels 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 Comal County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Braunfels along with the rest of the county, not a New Braunfels-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 17.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 76.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 66.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 94.4 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 62.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 60.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 48.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 89.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Comal County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Braunfels, TX at risk of?
New Braunfels 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 Comal County, where New Braunfels is located, are inland flooding, hail, and tornado.
What is New Braunfels's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Comal County, where New Braunfels is located, scoring 96.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is New Braunfels a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — New Braunfels 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 Comal County.
Has New Braunfels had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 236 hail, 134 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Braunfels since 2016.