Portland, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Portland is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for San Patricio County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, drought, and cold wave.
Storm events near Portland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Portland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Portland 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 San Patricio County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Portland along with the rest of the county, not a Portland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 53 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 22.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 91 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 93.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 67.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 95 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 55.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 13.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 58.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 49.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 42 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full San Patricio County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Portland, TX at risk of?
Portland is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for San Patricio County, where Portland is located, are hurricane, drought, and cold wave.
What is Portland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for San Patricio County, where Portland is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Portland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Portland carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for San Patricio County.
Has Portland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 25 hail, 187 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Portland since 2016.