Waxahachie, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Waxahachie 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 Ellis County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, heat wave, and cold wave.
Storm events near Waxahachie
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Waxahachie's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Waxahachie 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 Ellis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Waxahachie along with the rest of the county, not a Waxahachie-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 51.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 52.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 58 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 39.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 41.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 63.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ellis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Waxahachie, TX at risk of?
Waxahachie 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 Ellis County, where Waxahachie is located, are hail, heat wave, and cold wave.
What is Waxahachie's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Ellis County, where Waxahachie is located, scoring 96.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Waxahachie a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Waxahachie 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 Ellis County.
Has Waxahachie had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 303 hail, 62 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Waxahachie since 2016.