Greenville, Texas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Greenville is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Hunt County.
Greenville is a city of 31,222 people in Hunt County, Texas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hunt County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are tornado, inland flooding and cold wave, with about $43.3 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 673 storm reports in the county since 1954, including 62 tornadoes and 92 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 4 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.4% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Hunt County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Greenville
Full Hunt County report ›- 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 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.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | $15M | |
| Inland flooding | $13M | |
| Cold wave | $5M | |
| Heat wave | $3M | |
| Hail | $3M | |
| Ice storm | $2M | |
| Strong wind | $1M | |
| Earthquake | $479K | |
| Wildfire | $282K | |
| Lightning | $206K | |
| Winter weather | $98K | |
| Drought | $86K |
Homes in Greenville
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 Hunt County
Common questions about Greenville
Is Greenville safe from natural disasters?
Greenville is in Hunt County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are tornado, inland flooding, cold wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Greenville?
By expected yearly losses in Hunt County, the top hazards are tornado (High), inland flooding (Low), cold wave (Moderate). Hunt County has been part of 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Greenville get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 62 tornadoes in Hunt County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on December 21, 1967. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Greenville?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Hunt County, about 0.4% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.