Snyder, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Snyder is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Scurry County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and wildfire.
Storm events near Snyder
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Snyder's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Snyder 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 Scurry County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Snyder along with the rest of the county, not a Snyder-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 23.6 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 20.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 38.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 43.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 27 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 92.5 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 22.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 28.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 12.2 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 52.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Scurry County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Snyder, TX at risk of?
Snyder is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Scurry County, where Snyder is located, are drought, hail, and wildfire.
What is Snyder's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Scurry County, where Snyder is located, scoring 92.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Snyder a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Snyder carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Scurry County.
Has Snyder had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 129 hail, 45 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Snyder since 2016.