Forney, Texas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Forney is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Kaufman County.
Forney is a city of 31,532 people in Kaufman County, Texas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kaufman County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and heat wave, with about $42.7 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 607 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 37 tornadoes and 89 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 4 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.5% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Kaufman County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Forney
Full Kaufman 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.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $20M | |
| Tornado | $6M | |
| Heat wave | $5M | |
| Cold wave | $5M | |
| Hail | $3M | |
| Strong wind | $649K | |
| Earthquake | $520K | |
| Wildfire | $492K | |
| Lightning | $276K | |
| Winter weather | $123K | |
| Hurricane | $90K | |
| Ice storm | $69K |
Homes in Forney
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.
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Common questions about Forney
Is Forney safe from natural disasters?
Forney is in Kaufman County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, heat wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Forney?
By expected yearly losses in Kaufman County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (Moderate), heat wave (Moderate). Kaufman County has been part of 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Forney get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 37 tornadoes in Kaufman County since 1950; the strongest was an EF3 tornado on April 3, 2012 near Forney. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Forney?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Kaufman County, about 0.5% 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.