San Benito, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
San Benito is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cameron County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hurricane, and heat wave.
Storm events near San Benito
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of San Benito's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to San Benito 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 Cameron County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering San Benito along with the rest of the county, not a San Benito-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 83.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 67 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 50.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.5 | Very High |
| Drought | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 99 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 37.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 82.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 87.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cameron County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is San Benito, TX at risk of?
San Benito 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 Cameron County, where San Benito is located, are cold wave, hurricane, and heat wave.
What is San Benito's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Cameron County, where San Benito is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is San Benito a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — San Benito carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Cameron County.
Has San Benito had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 36 hail, 87 inland flooding events within 25 miles of San Benito since 2016.