Orange, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Orange 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 Orange County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hurricane, and wildfire.
Storm events near Orange
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Orange's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Orange 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 Orange County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Orange along with the rest of the county, not a Orange-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 45.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 89.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 43.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 26.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 88.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 7.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 42.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 40.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Orange County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Orange, TX at risk of?
Orange 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 Orange County, where Orange is located, are lightning, hurricane, and wildfire.
What is Orange's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Orange County, where Orange is located, scoring 95.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Orange a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Orange 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 Orange County.
Has Orange had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 37 hail, 82 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Orange since 2016.