Angelina County, Texas Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · TX
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
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in Angelina County is low, with a National Risk Index score of 71.8 out of 100 — placing it in the 72nd national percentile and below the national average for natural-disaster risk. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
Most of Angelina County's expected losses come from heat wave (prolonged periods of extreme heat that threaten health and infrastructure) at Medium risk — $5M in expected annual loss and about 20.37 events per year; lightning (electrical discharges from storms that ignite fires and cause casualties) at High risk — $1M in expected annual loss and about 67.21 events per year; and strong wind (damaging straight-line winds outside of tornadoes and hurricanes) at High risk — $2M in expected annual loss and about 2.45 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $23M in expected annual loss for a population of 86K.
Beyond physical exposure, Angelina County has a high social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). That combination — a more vulnerable population with limited resilience — can amplify the human cost of any given event.
The county's disaster history tells the same story: Angelina County has received 23 federal disaster declarations since 1989, including 8 for hurricane events and 4 for severe storm events. The most recent was Hurricane Beryl (hurricane), declared in July 2024.
Among 254 Texas counties, Angelina County ranks #75 for overall natural disaster risk.
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 |
Disaster History
Angelina County has received 23 federal disaster declarations since 1989, most recently Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Most frequent causes: Hurricane (8), Severe Storm (4), Fire (3).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | Hurricane | Hurricane Beryl |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| August 2020 | Hurricane | Tropical Storms Marco and Laura |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| March 2016 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| May 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding |
| September 2008 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike |
| September 2008 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike |
Showing the 10 most recent of 23 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
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.
How many federally declared disasters has Angelina County had?
FEMA records 23 federal disaster declarations for Angelina County since 1989, most often 8 for hurricane events and 4 for severe storm events. The most recent was Hurricane Beryl, declared in July 2024.
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.