Stephenville, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Stephenville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Erath County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, cold wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Stephenville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Stephenville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Stephenville 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 Erath County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Stephenville along with the rest of the county, not a Stephenville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 72.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 26.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 58.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 65 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 67.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 56.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 30.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 68.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 52.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 48.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Erath County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Stephenville, TX at risk of?
Stephenville 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 Erath County, where Stephenville is located, are wildfire, cold wave, and tornado.
What is Stephenville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Erath County, where Stephenville is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Stephenville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Stephenville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Erath County.
Has Stephenville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 85 hail, 15 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Stephenville since 2016.