Plainview, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Plainview is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hale County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, drought, and winter weather.
Storm events near Plainview
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Plainview's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Plainview 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 Hale County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Plainview along with the rest of the county, not a Plainview-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 77.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 43.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 42.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 32.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 85.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 99.4 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 39.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 67.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 2.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 77.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hale County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Plainview, TX at risk of?
Plainview 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 Hale County, where Plainview is located, are hail, drought, and winter weather.
What is Plainview's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Hale County, where Plainview is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Plainview a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Plainview carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hale County.
Has Plainview had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 61 hail, 8 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Plainview since 2016.