Paris, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Paris is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lamar County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Paris
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Paris's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Paris 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 Lamar County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Paris along with the rest of the county, not a Paris-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.4 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 55.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98 | Very High |
| Landslide | 25.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 55.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 62.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lamar County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Paris, TX at risk of?
Paris 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 Lamar County, where Paris is located, are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
What is Paris's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Lamar County, where Paris is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Paris a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Paris carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lamar County.
Has Paris had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 91 hail, 31 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Paris since 2016.