Odessa, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Odessa 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 Ector County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and wildfire.
Storm events near Odessa
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Odessa's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Odessa 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 Ector County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Odessa along with the rest of the county, not a Odessa-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 41 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 68.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 59 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 36.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 2.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 87.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.3 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ector County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Odessa, TX at risk of?
Odessa 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 Ector County, where Odessa is located, are hail, winter weather, and wildfire.
What is Odessa's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Ector County, where Odessa is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Odessa a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Odessa 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 Ector County.
Has Odessa had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 286 hail, 118 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Odessa since 2016.