Tarrant County hazard data

Arlington, TX Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative hail risk for Tarrant County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 9.602 per year for the area.

Tied #8 of 53 covered Texas cities for hail risk β†’FEMA relative score 100.0/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Arlington's hail risk is very high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Tarrant County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 9.602 per year for hail. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

9.602 per year

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FEMA area population
2,106,939
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
100.0/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Hail

Very High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

100.0/100

FEMA annualized frequency
9.602 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$85M
Recorded events
327

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Tarrant County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Hail risk in Arlington

For Arlington, FEMA rates hail risk for Tarrant County as very high, with a relative score of 100.0/100. The next highest relative scores are tornado at 99.9/100 and heat wave at 99.7/100.

Using FEMA data for Tarrant County, Arlington is tied #8 among 53 covered Texas entries for hail risk; 2 entries share that score. Grand Prairie is about 6.1 straight-line miles from the Arlington map point; its FEMA figures cover Dallas County.

What to check for hail

  • βœ“Check the roof’s age, material, and record of earlier impact damage.
  • βœ“Review skylights, exterior equipment, trees, and covered vehicle parking.
  • βœ“Compare the wind-and-hail deductible with the roof settlement terms in the policy.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Arlington. All FEMA figures on this page cover Tarrant County.

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City
Arlington, TX
FEMA data area
Tarrant County
County FIPS
48439

Questions about disaster risk in Arlington

The FEMA figures cover Tarrant County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much hail risk does Arlington, TX have?

FEMA rates relative hail risk for Tarrant County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 9.602 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Arlington rank for hail risk in Texas?

Among 53 Texas cities covered by this directory, Arlington is Tied #8 for relative hail risk based on FEMA's score for Tarrant County. 2 covered cities share this rank because they use the same FEMA geography. Homes within Arlington can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Arlington?

In FEMA's data for Tarrant County, the highest relative ratings are Hail (Very High), Tornado (Very High), and Heat Wave (Very High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Arlington or Tarrant County?

The hazard numbers cover Tarrant County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Arlington safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Tarrant County an overall relative risk rating of relatively high. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Arlington do first for hail preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceHail ratingRelative score
Grand Prairie, TX6 miVery High100.0
Fort Worth, TX14 miVery High100.0
Irving, TX14 miVery High100.0
Dallas, TX22 miVery High100.0
Carrollton, TX24 miVery High100.0

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.