Sulphur Springs, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sulphur Springs is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hopkins County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and strong wind.
Storm events near Sulphur Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sulphur Springs 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 Hopkins County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sulphur Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Sulphur Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 45.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 92 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 66.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 89.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 57.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 16.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 34 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 89.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 52.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hopkins County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sulphur Springs, TX at risk of?
Sulphur Springs 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 Hopkins County, where Sulphur Springs is located, are ice storm, tornado, and strong wind.
What is Sulphur Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Hopkins County, where Sulphur Springs is located, scoring 94.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Sulphur Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Sulphur Springs carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hopkins County.
Has Sulphur Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 97 hail, 38 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs since 2016.