San Angelo, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
San Angelo is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tom Green County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and winter weather.
Storm events near San Angelo
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of San Angelo's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to San Angelo 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 Tom Green County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering San Angelo along with the rest of the county, not a San Angelo-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 76.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 30.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 70.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 47.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 33.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 15.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 88.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 49.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tom Green County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is San Angelo, TX at risk of?
San Angelo 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 Tom Green County, where San Angelo is located, are drought, hail, and winter weather.
What is San Angelo's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Tom Green County, where San Angelo is located, scoring 97.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is San Angelo a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — San Angelo carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Tom Green County.
Has San Angelo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 213 hail, 88 inland flooding events within 25 miles of San Angelo since 2016.