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Floyd County, Texas

Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.

Very Low overall risk
167th of 254highest risk in Texas
$8Mexpected losses a year
14federal declarations
Photo: James St. John, CC BY 2.0

Floyd County, Texas has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 69% of US counties. It ranks 167th of 254 counties in Texas. The costliest hazards here are hail, drought and inland flooding. FEMA estimates about $7.8 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $1,444 per resident. Since 1992 it has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (8 major disasters). The most recent was in February 2021 (severe winter storms). Only 1 home here carries federal flood insurance.

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.

Top risks in Floyd County

Hail

High
$3.1 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about 6 times a year.
  • Ask about the roof age and any impact-rated shingles.
  • Check your home policy for a separate wind and hail deductible.
$1.5 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about 103 times a year.
  • Check local water restrictions.
  • Choose drought-tolerant plants.
$1.1 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about once every 2 years.
  • 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.
HazardRatingScoreExpected loss a year
HailHigh96.8
$3M
DroughtHigh92.0
$2M
Inland floodingVery Low11.3
$1M
TornadoLow44.9
$815K
Strong windModerate55.5
$500K
Cold waveLow27.7
$287K
WildfireLow73.3
$174K
Winter weatherLow57.1
$64K
LightningVery Low17.5
$46K
Ice stormLow36.0
$34K
Heat waveVery Low14.5
$26K
EarthquakeVery Low19.5
$21K
HurricaneVery Low31.1
$12K
LandslideVery Low1.7
$1

Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is relatively high and community resilience is relatively low in FEMA's measures.

Federal disaster history

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Declarations by decade

Federal declarations for natural events that included Floyd County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.

By type

Hurricane4
Severe Storm3
Fire3
Severe Ice Storm3
Drought1

Most recent

Feb 19, 2021Severe Winter StormsMajor disaster
Feb 14, 2021Severe Winter StormEmergency
Feb 9, 2016Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and FloodingMajor disaster
Aug 3, 2010Hurricane AlexMajor disaster
Mar 14, 2008WildfiresEmergency
Jan 11, 2006Extreme Wildfire ThreatMajor disaster
Sep 24, 2005Hurricane RitaMajor disaster
Sep 21, 2005Hurricane RitaEmergency
Sep 2, 2005Hurricane Katrina EvacuationEmergency
Jan 8, 2001Severe Winter Ice StormMajor disaster
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Sep 1, 1999Extreme Fire HazardsEmergency
Aug 26, 1998Tropical Storm CharleyMajor disaster
Sep 10, 1993Extreme Fire HazardEmergency
Sep 9, 1992Excessive Rain & HailMajor disaster

Texas also had 106 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.

Storm history since 1954

Tornado risk by county ›

The National Weather Service has logged 473 storm reports in Floyd County since 1954, with 1 death and 4 injuries and about $106 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F4 tornado on April 17, 1970.

61tornadoes
267hail reports, largest 5.2 inches
120damaging thunderstorm winds
18floods and flash floods

Strongest tornadoes

DateStrengthNearHurt / killed
Apr 17, 1970F4–0 / 0
Jun 9, 2005F3Mc Coy0 / 0
Jun 1, 1954F3–3 / 0
Jun 5, 1995F2Dougherty To0 / 0
May 3, 1961F2–0 / 0

Most damaging storms

DateTypeNearDamage
Jun 9, 2005TornadoMc Coy$70M
Jun 11, 1999HailDougherty$6M
Jun 11, 1999HailSouth Plains$6M
Jun 11, 1999HailFloydada$4M
Jun 4, 2003HailFloydada$2M
Jun 21, 2004HailDougherty$1M

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jul 18, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.

Flood insurance in Floyd County

Check your address flood zone ›
0%of homes have federal flood insurance (1 policies)
0%of homes in mapped high-risk flood zones are insured
$0paid on 0 flood claims since 1978
n/acostliest year

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.

Homes in Floyd County

$89,600median home value (Texas $283,800, US $332,700)
1962median year homes were built (Texas 1992, US 1980)
85%of homes built before 1980, before many modern wind, quake and flood building rules
2.4%of homes are mobile homes, which are the least safe in tornadoes and high winds

Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 2,592 housing units.

Compare in Texas

All 254 ›
Largest countiesOverall riskTop hazard
Harris CountyVery HighInland flooding
Dallas CountyVery HighInland flooding
Tarrant CountyHighInland flooding
Bexar CountyHighInland flooding
Travis CountyHighInland flooding
Collin CountyHighTornado
Denton CountyHighTornado
Hidalgo CountyHighHurricane

Neighboring counties

CountyOverall riskDeclarations
Lubbock CountyHigh18
Hale CountyLow13
Swisher CountyVery Low13
Crosby CountyVery Low14
Dickens CountyVery Low14
Briscoe CountyVery Low14
Motley CountyVery Low17

Common questions about Floyd County

What is the biggest natural hazard in Floyd County?

Hail has the highest expected yearly losses in Floyd County, about $3.1 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Drought is second at $1.5 million.

How many federal disasters has Floyd County had?

Floyd County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1992, including 8 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms in February 2021.

Is Floyd County a high-risk place to live?

Its overall rating is Very Low, 167th highest of 254 in Texas. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.

Do I need flood insurance in Floyd County?

Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.

How many tornadoes has Floyd County had?

NOAA records list 61 tornadoes in Floyd County since 1950. The strongest was an F4 tornado on April 17, 1970. The weather service has also logged 267 hail reports and 18 floods here.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.