Bosque County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

36.9

National percentile: 37th

Bosque County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 36.9, 37th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $9M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 18K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Lightning
High $982K/yr
Wildfire
Low $531K/yr
Tornado
Medium $2M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Lightning High 50.46 / yr $982K
Wildfire Low 0.01 / yr $531K
Tornado Medium 0.75 / yr $2M
Hail Low 6.25 / yr $298K
Heat Wave Low 13.84 / yr $391K
Hurricane Very Low 0.03 / yr $84K
Cold Wave Low 0.74 / yr $667K
Drought Low 60.60 / yr $65K
Riverine Flood Low 1.39 / yr $4M
Ice Storm Very Low 0.87 / yr $17K
Landslide Very Low 0.20 / yr $127
Strong Wind Low 2.53 / yr $166K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $13K
Winter Weather Very Low 3.32 / yr $6K
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 Bosque County?

Bosque County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 36.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 37th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Bosque County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (High, $982K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $531K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Bosque County compare to other Texas counties?

Bosque County ranks #154 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Bosque County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.