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Tarrant County, Texas
Recorded hazard history: storm events since 1950, federal disaster declarations since 1953, flood insurance claims since 1978, and FEMA's risk index.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. NCEI storm records through 30 Jun 2026; OpenFEMA declarations refreshed 1 Oct 2026; NFIP claims as of 8 Sep 2026.
The NCEI record lists 3,212 events for Tarrant County, Texas, between 1950 and 2026; hail account for the largest share.
That is 371.2 events per 100 square miles, above the Texas figure of 63.3, and 15.1 per 10,000 residents against 56.0 statewide.
106 events fall in the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026. NCEI attributes 116 deaths and 1,121 injuries to events in the county, with property damage estimated at $2.3B and crop damage at $1.5M.
FEMA has designated the county in 28 federal disaster declarations since 1953; the most recent is Severe Winter Storms (major disaster, 19 Feb 2021).
National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in the county filed 3,569 claims since 1978, of which 2,654 were paid, totalling $62M (about $23K per paid claim). FEMA counts 4,999 residential flood policies in force.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall risk as "Relatively High" and its expected annual loss as "Relatively High" ($608M a year across 18 hazards).
5 tropical storm or hurricane tracks in the HURDAT2 record passed within 100 miles of the county's centre at tropical-storm strength or more, 0 of them within 50 miles at hurricane strength.
Compared with Texas and the United States
| Measure | Tarrant County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded events since 1950 | 3,212 | 165,476 | 1,977,440 |
| Events per 100 square miles | 371.2 | 63.3 | 56.0 |
| Events per 10,000 residents | 15.1 | 56.0 | 59.6 |
| Events in the last 12 months | 106 | 4,723 | 62,008 |
| Deaths recorded by NCEI | 116 | 2,429 | 26,435 |
| Property damage (NCEI estimates) | $2.3B | $111B | $575B |
| NFIP claims per 1,000 residents | 1.7 | 13.4 | 8.1 |
| Average paid NFIP claim | $23K | $55K | $43K |
| Claims per 100 policies in force, last 10 years | 8.4 | 24.7 | 16.1 |
County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county. State and US rows include events recorded only by forecast zone. Rates use 2021 Census population and land area.
Events by decade
Trend: 1,738 events in the 20 years to 2025 against 1,060 in the 20 years before. Reporting practice changed in 1996 and again with automated reports in the 2000s, so decade totals measure the record as much as the weather.
Events by type
Hazard pages exist for hail, tornado, flood, wind and winter where the county has at least 10 recorded events. "Other" covers heavy rain, debris flow, dust, funnel clouds and similar reports.
Largest recorded events
| Date | Event type | Group | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2023 | Excessive Heat | Heat | — | — | — | 13 | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2021 | Winter Weather | Winter | — | $2.0M | — | 6 | 101 | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jul 1996 | Heat | Heat | — | — | — | 6 | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Aug 2011 | Heat | Heat | — | — | — | 4 | 135 | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jul 2023 | Heat | Heat | — | — | — | 5 | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2013 | Winter Storm | Winter | — | $10M | — | 2 | 250 | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jul 1998 | Heat | Heat | — | — | — | 4 | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | Cold | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2021 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | Cold | — | $11M | — | 3 | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Apr 2004 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 3 | — | County |
| 23 May 2015 | Heavy Rain | Other | — | — | — | 3 | — | County |
| 17 Aug 2023 | Excessive Heat | Heat | — | — | — | 3 | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Mar 2000 | Tornado | Tornado | F3 | — | — | 2 | 80 | County |
| 20 Mar 2010 | Winter Weather | Winter | — | $80K | — | 2 | 5 | Forecast zone |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Lightning | Lightning | — | $750K | — | 2 | 1 | County |
| 28 Feb 2015 | Winter Weather | Winter | — | $15K | — | 2 | 1 | Forecast zone |
| 8 Sep 2018 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | $10K | — | 2 | — | County |
| 25 Jan 2000 | Winter Storm | Winter | — | — | — | 2 | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Mar 2000 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 2 | — | County |
| 1 Aug 2000 | Heat | Heat | — | — | — | 2 | — | Forecast zone |
Ranked by deaths, then injuries, then NCEI's damage estimate. Deaths and injuries are NCEI counts (direct plus indirect); no personal details are recorded here.
Federal disaster declarations
| Declared | Number | Type | Incident | Title | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2021 | DR-4586 | Major disaster | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 14 Feb 2021 | EM-3554 | Emergency | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm | Public assistance |
| 24 Aug 2020 | EM-3540 | Emergency | Hurricane | Tropical Storms Marco And Laura | Public assistance |
| 25 Mar 2020 | DR-4485 | Major disaster | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 13 Mar 2020 | EM-3458 | Emergency | Biological | Covid-19 | Public assistance |
| 25 Aug 2017 | DR-4332 | Major disaster | Hurricane | Hurricane Harvey | Public assistance |
| 29 May 2015 | DR-4223 | Major disaster | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding | Public assistance |
| 10 Sep 2008 | EM-3294 | Emergency | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike | Public assistance |
| 29 Aug 2008 | EM-3290 | Emergency | Hurricane | Hurricane Gustav | Public assistance |
| 14 Mar 2008 | EM-3284 | Emergency | Fire | Wildfires | Public assistance |
| 18 Aug 2007 | EM-3277 | Emergency | Hurricane | Hurricane Dean | Public assistance |
| 29 Jun 2007 | DR-1709 | Major disaster | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 11 Jan 2006 | DR-1624 | Major disaster | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 28 Dec 2005 | FM-2593 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Kennedale Fire | Public assistance |
| 24 Sep 2005 | DR-1606 | Major disaster | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita | Public assistance |
| 21 Sep 2005 | EM-3261 | Emergency | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita | Public assistance |
| 2 Sep 2005 | EM-3216 | Emergency | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Public assistance |
| 1 Feb 2003 | EM-3171 | Emergency | Other | Loss Of The Space Shuttle Columbia | Public assistance |
| 7 Apr 2000 | DR-1323 | Major disaster | Tornado | Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 1 Sep 1999 | EM-3142 | Emergency | Fire | Extreme Fire Hazards | Public assistance |
| 26 Aug 1998 | DR-1239 | Major disaster | Severe Storm | Tropical Storm Charley | — |
| 23 Feb 1996 | EM-3117 | Emergency | Fire | Extreme Fire Hazard | Public assistance |
| 10 Sep 1993 | EM-3113 | Emergency | Drought | Extreme Fire Hazard | Public assistance |
| 26 Dec 1991 | DR-930 | Major disaster | Flood | Severe Thunderstorms | Individual assistance |
| 2 May 1990 | DR-863 | Major disaster | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding | Individual assistance |
| 19 May 1989 | DR-828 | Major disaster | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 23 Oct 1981 | DR-648 | Major disaster | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | Individual assistance |
| 12 May 1966 | DR-218 | Major disaster | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
Declarations in which FEMA designated this county, from the OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). DR: major disaster; EM: emergency; FM: fire management assistance. Programs show whether individual or public assistance was made available.
Flood insurance claims
| Year of loss | Claims | Paid claims | Amount paid | Average paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 6 | $253,505 | $42,251 |
| 2025 | 13 | 7 | $148,541 | $21,220 |
| 2024 | 32 | 20 | $654,575 | $32,729 |
| 2023 | 30 | 20 | $687,581 | $34,379 |
| 2022 | 90 | 62 | $3,070,878 | $49,530 |
| 2021 | 15 | 6 | $259,822 | $43,304 |
| 2020 | 28 | 11 | $454,411 | $41,310 |
| 2019 | 38 | 28 | $947,720 | $33,847 |
| 2018 | 142 | 115 | $4,830,039 | $42,000 |
| 2017 | 21 | 8 | $187,673 | $23,459 |
| 2016 | 36 | 21 | $400,276 | $19,061 |
| 2015 | 157 | 99 | $2,020,669 | $20,411 |
| 2014 | 19 | 14 | $431,824 | $30,845 |
| 2013 | 8 | 3 | $19,553 | $6,518 |
| 2012 | 18 | 9 | $109,083 | $12,120 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | $68,922 | $22,974 |
| 2010 | 211 | 153 | $10,697,003 | $69,915 |
| 2009 | 49 | 28 | $348,500 | $12,446 |
| 2008 | 36 | 29 | $747,511 | $25,776 |
| 2007 | 207 | 172 | $3,864,642 | $22,469 |
| 2006 | 81 | 64 | $1,925,186 | $30,081 |
| 2005 | 7 | 2 | $8,919 | $4,459 |
| 2004 | 262 | 220 | $7,515,274 | $34,160 |
| 2003 | 13 | 3 | $70,448 | $23,483 |
| 2002 | 47 | 33 | $271,293 | $8,221 |
OpenFEMA NFIP claims (v3, as of 8 Sep 2026), aggregated by year of loss; amounts are building, contents and increased-cost-of-compliance payments as recorded. Repetitive-loss counts from the NFIP Multiple Loss Properties file (2 Aug 2026); policies in force from the NFIP Residential Penetration Rates file (3 Aug 2026).
National Risk Index
| Hazard (NRI) | Risk rating | Expected annual loss |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $258,071,185 | |
| Tornado | $144,185,298 | |
| Hail | $112,533,373 | |
| Heat wave | $50,248,577 | |
| Cold wave | $29,459,466 | |
| Earthquake | $4,072,653 | |
| Ice storm | $2,524,837 | |
| Lightning | $1,921,736 | |
| Wildfire | $1,714,717 | |
| Strong wind | $1,481,310 | |
| Winter weather | $1,080,958 | |
| Hurricane | $728,400 | |
| Drought | $46,405 | |
| Landslide | $4,912 |
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 release. Ratings are FEMA's relative comparison of counties; expected annual loss is FEMA's modelled estimate of average yearly building, population and agriculture loss. See how to read the NRI.
Hurricane and tropical storm passes
| Storm | Year | Closest approach | Max wind while within 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia | 1983 | 94 mi | 40 mph |
| Carla | 1961 | 11 mi | 46 mph |
| Unnamed Atlantic storm | 1902 | 40 mi | 40 mph |
| Unnamed Atlantic storm | 1900 | 43 mi | 58 mph |
| Unnamed Atlantic storm | 1871 | 88 mi | 46 mph |
HURDAT2 best-track positions at tropical-storm strength (34 kt) or more, measured from the county's Census centre point; through the 2025 season. Distance from a track is not the same as the extent of the storm's wind, rain or surge.
ZIP codes with flood claims
- 76010 258
- 76013 224
- 76020 154
- 76063 154
- 76140 140
- 76016 137
- 76117 127
- 76108 122
- 76118 120
- 76012 114
- 76053 109
- 76116 103
- 76017 97
- 76107 95
- 76051 93
- 76148 93
- 76001 90
- 76180 88
- 76179 85
- 76135 81
- 76040 79
- 76034 63
- 76110 53
- 76109 49
- 76021 45
- 76112 43
- 76133 42
- 76126 40
- 76134 40
- 76106 39
- 76182 39
- 76039 37
- 76119 35
- 76248 35
- 76092 32
- 76015 30
- 76006 25
- 76060 23
- 76011 22
- 76244 22
- 76022 21
- 76132 20
- 76002 19
- 76054 18
- 76114 17
- 76036 16
- 76111 16
- 76008 12
- 76014 12
- 76102 12
- 76104 10
- 76137 10
- 76120 9
- 76018 8
- 76103 8
- 76105 8
- 76131 8
- 76164 7
- 76003 6
ZIP codes whose NFIP claims carry this county's code, with the number of claims. Five or more claims are needed for a ZIP page to be indexed.
Questions and answers
How often does it hail in Tarrant County, TX?
NCEI records 1,422 hail events in Tarrant County since 1950, in 66 different years; that is about 18.5 recorded events a year. 405 reports were golf-ball size (1.75 in) or larger.
Has Tarrant County had a tornado?
Yes. NCEI records 110 tornadoes in Tarrant County since 1950, 22 of them rated (E)F2 or stronger. Tornado deaths recorded: 3.
When was the last federal disaster declaration for Tarrant County?
19 Feb 2021: Severe Winter Storms, a major disaster declaration for severe ice storm. The county appears in 28 declarations since 1953.
How many flood insurance claims have been filed in Tarrant County, and how much was paid?
3,569 NFIP claims since 1978, 2,654 of them paid, for $62M in total. FEMA publishes these figures redacted and aggregated; individual properties are not identified.
Is Tarrant County in the National Risk Index's high-risk band?
FEMA's National Risk Index (December 2025) rates the county "Relatively High" for overall risk, "Relatively High" for expected annual loss, "Relatively Low" for social vulnerability and "Relatively Low" for community resilience. These ratings are FEMA's relative comparison across all US counties.
How does Tarrant County compare with the rest of Texas?
371.2 recorded events per 100 square miles against 63.3 statewide, and 1.7 NFIP claims per 1,000 residents against 13.4. The comparison table on this page shows each measure beside the state and national figures.
Provenance
Storm events: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026 (public domain). Declarations: OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries v2, refreshed 1 Oct 2026. Flood claims: OpenFEMA NfipClaims v3 as of 8 Sep 2026; NfipMultipleLossProperties v1 (2 Aug 2026); NfipResidentialPenetrationRates v1 (3 Aug 2026). Risk index: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025. Hurricane tracks: NHC HURDAT2 through 2025. Population and area: US Census Bureau, 2021 vintage. Built 1 Oct 2026; see the methodology and corrections pages. Hazard hubs: Hail · Tornado · Flood · Wind · Winter.