Lufkin, Texas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Lufkin is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Angelina County.
Lufkin is a city of 34,251 people in Angelina County, Texas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Angelina County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, heat wave and strong wind, with about $23.4 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 569 storm reports in the county since 1953, including 43 tornadoes and 118 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 5 hurricanes and 20 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.9% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Angelina County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Lufkin
Full Angelina 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.
- Secure outdoor furniture and trash bins before storms.
- Have trees near the house checked.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $10M | |
| Heat wave | $5M | |
| Strong wind | $2M | |
| Tornado | $2M | |
| Hurricane | $2M | |
| Cold wave | $1M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Wildfire | $326K | |
| Ice storm | $240K | |
| Drought | $236K | |
| Earthquake | $152K | |
| Hail | $128K |
Homes in Lufkin
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 Angelina County
Common questions about Lufkin
Is Lufkin safe from natural disasters?
Lufkin is in Angelina 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, strong wind. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Lufkin?
By expected yearly losses in Angelina County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), heat wave (Moderate), strong wind (High). Angelina County has been part of 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Lufkin get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 43 tornadoes in Angelina County since 1950; the strongest was an EF3 tornado on December 23, 2009 near Lufkin. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Lufkin?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Angelina County, about 0.9% 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.