Weslaco, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Weslaco is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hidalgo County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hurricane, and hail.
Storm events near Weslaco
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Weslaco's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Weslaco 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 Hidalgo County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Weslaco along with the rest of the county, not a Weslaco-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 83.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 79 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 96 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.9 | Very High |
| Drought | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 99.2 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 99.5 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 98.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 48.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 89.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hidalgo County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Weslaco, TX at risk of?
Weslaco is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Hidalgo County, where Weslaco is located, are cold wave, hurricane, and hail.
What is Weslaco's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Hidalgo County, where Weslaco is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Weslaco a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Weslaco carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Hidalgo County.
Has Weslaco had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 54 hail, 85 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Weslaco since 2016.