Roma, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Roma 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 Starr County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, wildfire, and heat wave.
Storm events near Roma
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Roma's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Roma 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 Starr County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Roma along with the rest of the county, not a Roma-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 84.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 29.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 38.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99 | Very High |
| Drought | 69.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 67.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 78.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 60.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 30.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 14.8 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 40.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Starr County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Roma, TX at risk of?
Roma 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 Starr County, where Roma is located, are cold wave, wildfire, and heat wave.
What is Roma's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Starr County, where Roma is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Roma a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Roma 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 Starr County.
Has Roma had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 hail, 13 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Roma since 2016.