University Park, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
University Park is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dallas County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, heat wave, and cold wave.
Storm events near University Park
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of University Park's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to University Park 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 Dallas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering University Park along with the rest of the county, not a University Park-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 99.6 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 99.9 | Very High |
| Tornado | 99.8 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.9 | Very High |
| Drought | 34.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 100 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 73.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 46.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 98.1 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 98.5 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.7 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dallas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is University Park, TX at risk of?
University Park is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Dallas County, where University Park is located, are hail, heat wave, and cold wave.
What is University Park's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Dallas County, where University Park is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is University Park a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — University Park carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Dallas County.
Has University Park had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 752 hail, 190 inland flooding events within 25 miles of University Park since 2016.