9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Texas
Overall State Risk Score: 9/10
Texas faces extreme flood risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 7 major cities.
Seasonal pattern: March-September
Highest-Risk Cities in Texas
1
Houston, TX
Extreme · 279 historical events
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2San Antonio, TX
Extreme · 80 historical events
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3Dallas, TX
Extreme · 639 historical events
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4Austin, TX
Very High · 74 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
5Fort Worth, TX
Very High · 446 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
6El Paso, TX
Very High · 69 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
7Arlington, TX
Very High · 446 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Notable Flood Events
Flash Flood - El Paso, Texas, United States
August 12, 2025 — WARNING
El Paso, TX
130,004 people exposed; $24,312M capital exposed
Flood - El Paso, TX--NM Region, United States
June 26, 2025 — WARNING
El Paso, TX
106,048 people exposed; $24,059M capital exposed
Flood - San Antonio, TX Region, United States
May 29, 2025 — WARNING
San Antonio, TX
1,670,000 people exposed; $207,046M capital exposed
Flood - Dallas--Fort Worth--Arlington, TX Region, United States
May 5, 2025 — WARNING
Dallas, TX
3,570,000 people exposed; $399,089M capital exposed
Other Hazards in Texas
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