Avalanche Risk in Texas
All Texas counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index avalanche score
Avalanche risk — fast-moving snow and debris sliding down steep mountain slopes — is rated for 8 of 254 Texas counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Brewster County carries the state's highest avalanche score at 47.5, with $399 in expected annual avalanche losses.
No Texas county reaches the High band for avalanche, and expected annual losses from avalanche total roughly $1K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Avalanche
| # | County | Avalanche Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brewster County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $399 | |
| 2 | Presidio County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $195 | |
| 3 | Culberson County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $145 | |
| 4 | Jeff Davis County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $198 | |
| 5 | Hudspeth County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $78 | |
| 6 | El Paso County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $23 | |
| 7 | Pecos County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1 | |
| 8 | Reeves County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $0 |
8 Texas counties with measurable avalanche risk. See the national avalanche ranking or all Texas counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Texas county has the highest avalanche risk?
Brewster County has the highest FEMA avalanche risk score in Texas at 47.5 (Very Low), with $399 in expected annual losses and about 0.01 events per year.
How many Texas counties face significant avalanche risk?
8 Texas counties record measurable avalanche risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.