Arlington, Texas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Arlington is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Tarrant County.
Arlington is a city of 397,742 people in Tarrant County, Texas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Tarrant County relatively high for natural hazards overall, higher than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and hail, with about $608 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 2,907 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 110 tornadoes and 316 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 3 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.9% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Tarrant County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Arlington
Full Tarrant County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Ask about the roof age and any impact-rated shingles.
- Check your home policy for a separate wind and hail deductible.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $258M | |
| Tornado | $144M | |
| Hail | $113M | |
| Heat wave | $50M | |
| Cold wave | $29M | |
| Earthquake | $4M | |
| Ice storm | $3M | |
| Lightning | $2M | |
| Wildfire | $2M | |
| Strong wind | $1M | |
| Winter weather | $1M | |
| Hurricane | $728K |
Homes in Arlington
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Tarrant County
Common questions about Arlington
Is Arlington safe from natural disasters?
Arlington is in Tarrant County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively high overall, higher than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, hail. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Arlington?
By expected yearly losses in Tarrant County, the top hazards are inland flooding (High), tornado (Very High), hail (Very High). Tarrant County has been part of 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Arlington get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 110 tornadoes in Tarrant County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on March 28, 2000 near Ft Worth. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county very high.
Do I need flood insurance in Arlington?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Tarrant County, about 0.9% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk high. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.