Schertz, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Schertz 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 Guadalupe County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Schertz
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Schertz's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Schertz 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 Guadalupe County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Schertz along with the rest of the county, not a Schertz-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 75 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 20.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 66.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 50.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 26 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 89.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 61.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Guadalupe County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Schertz, TX at risk of?
Schertz 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 Guadalupe County, where Schertz is located, are inland flooding, tornado, and hail.
What is Schertz's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Guadalupe County, where Schertz is located, scoring 95.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Schertz a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Schertz 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 Guadalupe County.
Has Schertz had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 337 hail, 197 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Schertz since 2016.