Pampa, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 16,487 · Part of Gray County

Pampa is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Gray County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, wildfire, and hail.

Storm events near Pampa

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

Tornado 11 events
Hail 187 events
Inland Flooding 10 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 93.7 Relatively Moderate
Inland Flooding 24.6 Very Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 45.7 Very Low
Heat Wave 23.4 Very Low
Tornado 76.8 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 76.2 Relatively Moderate
Drought 97.8 Relatively High
Hail 93.3 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 27 Very Low
Ice Storm 79 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 4.4 Very Low
Lightning 74.1 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 75.6 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 89.8 Relatively High

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Pampa, TX at risk of?

Pampa 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 Gray County, where Pampa is located, are drought, wildfire, and hail.

What is Pampa's biggest natural hazard risk?

Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Gray County, where Pampa is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Pampa a high-risk area for natural disasters?

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

Has Pampa had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 187 hail, 10 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pampa since 2016.