Eagle Pass, Texas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Eagle Pass is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Maverick County.
Eagle Pass is a city of 28,339 people in Maverick County, Texas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Maverick County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, heat wave and tornado, with about $13.3 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 216 storm reports in the county since 1960, including 14 tornadoes and 62 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 1 hurricane and 10 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.7% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Maverick County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Eagle Pass
Full Maverick 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.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
- 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 | $8M | |
| Heat wave | $2M | |
| Tornado | $1M | |
| Drought | $567K | |
| Cold wave | $434K | |
| Lightning | $372K | |
| Hurricane | $215K | |
| Hail | $149K | |
| Strong wind | $98K | |
| Winter weather | $37K | |
| Wildfire | $25K | |
| Earthquake | $14K |
Homes in Eagle Pass
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 Maverick County
Common questions about Eagle Pass
Is Eagle Pass safe from natural disasters?
Eagle Pass is in Maverick County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, heat wave, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Eagle Pass?
By expected yearly losses in Maverick County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), heat wave (Moderate), tornado (Moderate). Maverick County has been part of 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Eagle Pass get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 14 tornadoes in Maverick County since 1950; the strongest was an EF3 tornado on April 24, 2007 near Eagle Pass. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Eagle Pass?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Maverick County, about 0.7% 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.