Rio Hondo, TX natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Rio Hondo comes from hurricanes, and overall the risk is high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 20 claims here since 1980. 10 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Rio Hondo?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Rio Hondo to be higher than in 79% of U.S. communities, mostly from hurricanes and inland flooding.
What Rio Hondo faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Hurricanes
Inland flooding
Cold waves
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Rio Hondo flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Rio Hondo, from FEMA’s records.
Biggest named events
- Hurricane Dolly: 11 claims, $269K
- Hurricane Allen: 2 claims, $2K
are insured
are insured
What’s been done with FEMA grants
10 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Rio Hondo itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the City of Rio Hondo.
Severe Storms and Flooding
Hurricane Beryl
Severe Winter Storms
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding
Hurricane Alex
Hurricane Dolly
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding
Hurricane Bret
How to read this page
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.