Uvalde, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Uvalde is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Uvalde County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, inland flooding, and heat wave.
Storm events near Uvalde
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Uvalde's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Uvalde 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 Uvalde County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Uvalde along with the rest of the county, not a Uvalde-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 73.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 15.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 50.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 31.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 62.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 24.4 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 34 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 63.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 27.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 56.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Uvalde County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Uvalde, TX at risk of?
Uvalde 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 Uvalde County, where Uvalde is located, are drought, inland flooding, and heat wave.
What is Uvalde's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Uvalde County, where Uvalde is located, scoring 90.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Uvalde a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Uvalde carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Uvalde County.
Has Uvalde had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 39 hail, 40 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Uvalde since 2016.