Fulshear, Texas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Fulshear is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Fort Bend County.
Fulshear is a city of 34,868 people in Fort Bend County, Texas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fort Bend County relatively high for natural hazards overall, higher than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, hurricane and tornado, with about $346 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 435 storm reports in the county since 1950, including 60 tornadoes and 57 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 21 hurricanes and 26 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center, 6 of them major. About 15.4% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Fort Bend County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Fulshear
Full Fort Bend 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.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- 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 | $169M | |
| Hurricane | $71M | |
| Tornado | $59M | |
| Heat wave | $17M | |
| Cold wave | $15M | |
| Lightning | $7M | |
| Strong wind | $3M | |
| Ice storm | $2M | |
| Drought | $1M | |
| Hail | $811K | |
| Earthquake | $618K | |
| Wildfire | $502K |
Homes in Fulshear
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 Fulshear
Is Fulshear safe from natural disasters?
Fulshear is in Fort Bend County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively high overall, higher than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Fulshear?
By expected yearly losses in Fort Bend County, the top hazards are inland flooding (High), hurricane (High), tornado (Very High). Fort Bend County has been part of 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Fulshear get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 60 tornadoes in Fort Bend County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on April 19, 1965. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county very high.
Do I need flood insurance in Fulshear?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Fort Bend County, about 15.4% 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.