Texarkana, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Texarkana is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bowie County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, ice storm, and tornado.
Storm events near Texarkana
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Texarkana's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Texarkana 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 Bowie County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Texarkana along with the rest of the county, not a Texarkana-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 74.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 64.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 49.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.6 | Very High |
| Landslide | 25.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 85.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 53.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 74.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bowie County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Texarkana, TX at risk of?
Texarkana 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 Bowie County, where Texarkana is located, are hail, ice storm, and tornado.
What is Texarkana's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Bowie County, where Texarkana is located, scoring 98.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Texarkana a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Texarkana carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bowie County.
Has Texarkana had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 73 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Texarkana since 2016.