White Settlement, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
White Settlement is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tarrant County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near White Settlement
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of White Settlement's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to White Settlement 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 Tarrant County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering White Settlement along with the rest of the county, not a White Settlement-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 99.5 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.9 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 36.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 100 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 72.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.3 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tarrant County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is White Settlement, TX at risk of?
White Settlement 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 Tarrant County, where White Settlement is located, are hail, tornado, and heat wave.
What is White Settlement's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Tarrant County, where White Settlement is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is White Settlement a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — White Settlement carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Tarrant County.
Has White Settlement had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 700 hail, 121 inland flooding events within 25 miles of White Settlement since 2016.