Palestine, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Palestine is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Anderson County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, strong wind, and cold wave.
Storm events near Palestine
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Palestine's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Palestine 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 Anderson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Palestine along with the rest of the county, not a Palestine-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 69.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 92.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 82.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 63.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 44.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 73.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 82.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 65.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 79.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 86.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 61.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Anderson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Palestine, TX at risk of?
Palestine 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 Anderson County, where Palestine is located, are tornado, strong wind, and cold wave.
What is Palestine's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Anderson County, where Palestine is located, scoring 92.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Palestine a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Palestine carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Anderson County.
Has Palestine had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 65 hail, 32 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Palestine since 2016.