Weatherford, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Weatherford 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 Parker County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Weatherford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Weatherford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Weatherford 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 Parker County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Weatherford along with the rest of the county, not a Weatherford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 41.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 34.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 84.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 45.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 70.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 64.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 25.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 35.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Parker County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Weatherford, TX at risk of?
Weatherford 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 Parker County, where Weatherford is located, are wildfire, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Weatherford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Parker County, where Weatherford is located, scoring 96.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Weatherford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Weatherford 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 Parker County.
Has Weatherford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 330 hail, 60 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Weatherford since 2016.