Pampa, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.