Angelina County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 72th
Angelina County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 71.8, 72th national percentile), driven primarily by heat wave and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $23M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Heat Wave | Medium | 20.37 / yr | $5M |
| Lightning | High | 67.21 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | High | 2.45 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.09 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $326K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.68 / yr | $240K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 2.32 / yr | $117K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.86 / yr | $10M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.52 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.58 / yr | $1M |
| Drought | Low | 21.67 / yr | $236K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $152K |
| Hail | Low | 2.57 / yr | $128K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $323 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Angelina County?
Angelina County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 71.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 72th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Angelina County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Heat Wave (Medium, $5M EAL), Lightning (High, $1M EAL), Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Angelina County compare to other Texas counties?
Angelina County ranks #75 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Angelina County's $23M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.