Universal City, TX

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 20,267 · Part of Bexar County

Universal City is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bexar County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and inland flooding.

Storm events near Universal City

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Universal City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Universal City itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 12 events
Hail 378 events
Inland Flooding 211 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Bexar County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Universal City along with the rest of the county, not a Universal City-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 92.4 Relatively Moderate
Inland Flooding 99.7 Very High
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 61.9 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 99.4 Relatively High
Tornado 99.9 Very High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 94.8 Relatively High
Drought 69.5 Relatively Moderate
Hail 99.9 Very High
Hurricane 83.5 Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm 79.1 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 85.2 Relatively Low
Lightning 96.5 Relatively High
Strong Wind 87.1 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 88.3 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bexar County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Universal City, TX at risk of?

Universal City is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Bexar County, where Universal City is located, are tornado, hail, and inland flooding.

What is Universal City's biggest natural hazard risk?

Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Bexar County, where Universal City is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Universal City a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — Universal City carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Bexar County.

Has Universal City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 378 hail, 211 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Universal City since 2016.