Victoria, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Victoria 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 Victoria County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, cold wave, and drought.
Storm events near Victoria
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Victoria's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Victoria 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 Victoria County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Victoria along with the rest of the county, not a Victoria-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 76.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 27.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 26.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 85.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 90 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 55.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 63.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 71.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 36.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 51.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Victoria County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
More on Victoria County:
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Victoria, TX at risk of?
Victoria 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 Victoria County, where Victoria is located, are hurricane, cold wave, and drought.
What is Victoria's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Victoria County, where Victoria is located, scoring 96.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Victoria a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Victoria 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 Victoria County.
Has Victoria had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 15 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Victoria since 2016.