Del Rio, Texas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Del Rio is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Val Verde County.
Del Rio is a city of 34,668 people in Val Verde County, Texas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Val Verde County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, hail and tornado, with about $23.6 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 709 storm reports in the county since 1956, including 45 tornadoes and 143 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 7 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1.1% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Val Verde County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Del Rio
Full Val Verde 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.
- Ask about the roof age and any impact-rated shingles.
- Check your home policy for a separate wind and hail deductible.
- 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.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $20M | |
| Hail | $650K | |
| Tornado | $597K | |
| Heat wave | $587K | |
| Wildfire | $459K | |
| Cold wave | $447K | |
| Lightning | $335K | |
| Drought | $225K | |
| Winter weather | $169K | |
| Strong wind | $106K | |
| Hurricane | $104K | |
| Earthquake | $23K |
Homes in Del Rio
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 Val Verde County
Common questions about Del Rio
Is Del Rio safe from natural disasters?
Del Rio is in Val Verde County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, hail, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Del Rio?
By expected yearly losses in Val Verde County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), hail (Moderate), tornado (Low). Val Verde County has been part of 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Del Rio get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 45 tornadoes in Val Verde County since 1950; the strongest was an F2 tornado on May 12, 1982. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county low.
Do I need flood insurance in Del Rio?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Val Verde County, about 1.1% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.