West University Place, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
West University Place is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Harris County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, tornado, and hurricane.
Storm events near West University Place
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of West University Place's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to West University Place 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 Harris County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering West University Place along with the rest of the county, not a West University Place-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 85.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 100 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 83.2 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 99.7 | Very High |
| Tornado | 100 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.9 | Very High |
| Drought | 75.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 92 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 100 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 99.6 | Very High |
| Landslide | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 99.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 99.3 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Harris County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is West University Place, TX at risk of?
West University Place is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Harris County, where West University Place is located, are inland flooding, tornado, and hurricane.
What is West University Place's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Harris County, where West University Place is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is West University Place a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — West University Place carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Harris County.
Has West University Place had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 tornado, 150 hail, 109 inland flooding events within 25 miles of West University Place since 2016.