Weatherford, Texas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Weatherford is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Parker County.
Weatherford is a city of 35,788 people in Parker County, Texas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Parker County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are tornado, inland flooding and wildfire, with about $52.8 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 1,004 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 77 tornadoes and 74 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 2 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Parker County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Weatherford
Full Parker 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.
- Clear dry plants and debris within 5 feet of the house.
- Get home insurance quotes early; availability varies by area.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | $18M | |
| Inland flooding | $17M | |
| Wildfire | $6M | |
| Cold wave | $5M | |
| Heat wave | $3M | |
| Hail | $1M | |
| Lightning | $533K | |
| Strong wind | $286K | |
| Ice storm | $262K | |
| Earthquake | $196K | |
| Hurricane | $55K | |
| Drought | $44K |
Homes in Weatherford
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 Weatherford
Is Weatherford safe from natural disasters?
Weatherford is in Parker County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are tornado, inland flooding, wildfire. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Weatherford?
By expected yearly losses in Parker County, the top hazards are tornado (High), inland flooding (Low), wildfire (Moderate). Parker County has been part of 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Weatherford get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 77 tornadoes in Parker County since 1950; the strongest was an F4 tornado on April 25, 1990. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Weatherford?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Parker County, about 1% 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.