Richmond, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Richmond is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fort Bend County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Richmond
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Richmond's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Richmond 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 Fort Bend County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Richmond along with the rest of the county, not a Richmond-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 19.2 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 61.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.2 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 53.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.4 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fort Bend County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Richmond, TX at risk of?
Richmond is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Fort Bend County, where Richmond is located, are lightning, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Richmond's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Fort Bend County, where Richmond is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Richmond a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Richmond carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Fort Bend County.
Has Richmond had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 32 tornado, 86 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Richmond since 2016.