Rockport, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rockport is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Aransas County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, cold wave, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Rockport
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rockport's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rockport 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 Aransas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rockport along with the rest of the county, not a Rockport-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 61.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 50.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 67.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 8.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 58.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 70.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 16.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 20.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 91.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 29.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 31.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 17.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 17.1 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Aransas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rockport, TX at risk of?
Rockport 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 Aransas County, where Rockport is located, are hurricane, cold wave, and coastal flooding.
What is Rockport's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Aransas County, where Rockport is located, scoring 91.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Rockport a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Rockport carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Aransas County.
Has Rockport had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 18 hail, 73 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rockport since 2016.