Tyler, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Tyler 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 Smith County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, lightning, and cold wave.
Storm events near Tyler
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Tyler's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Tyler 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 Smith County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Tyler along with the rest of the county, not a Tyler-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 96.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 87.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 74.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 94.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Smith County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Tyler, TX at risk of?
Tyler 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 Smith County, where Tyler is located, are heat wave, lightning, and cold wave.
What is Tyler's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Smith County, where Tyler is located, scoring 96.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Tyler a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Tyler 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 Smith County.
Has Tyler had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 161 hail, 125 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Tyler since 2016.