Bee County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 63th
Bee County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 62.7, 63th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $16M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $7M |
| Drought | Medium | 62.30 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 9.26 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 2.68 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.37 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $68K |
| Lightning | Medium | 49.39 / yr | $218K |
| Hail | Low | 1.36 / yr | $230K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.36 / yr | $67K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.90 / yr | $326K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.79 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 1.11 / yr | $24K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $11 |
| 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 Bee County?
Bee County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 62.7 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 63th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Bee County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $7M EAL), Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Bee County compare to other Texas counties?
Bee County ranks #96 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. Bee County's $16M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.