Callahan County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

14.7

National percentile: 15th

Callahan County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 14.7, 15th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $5M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience High Capacity to recover
Population 14K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Hail
Medium $958K/yr
Wildfire
Low $406K/yr
Drought
Low $223K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Hail Medium 5.83 / yr $958K
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $406K
Drought Low 38.32 / yr $223K
Tornado Low 0.61 / yr $1M
Winter Weather Low 5.84 / yr $56K
Heat Wave Low 9.53 / yr $216K
Landslide Very Low 0.14 / yr $489
Strong Wind Low 1.90 / yr $253K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $11K
Cold Wave Very Low 1.05 / yr $139K
Lightning Very Low 47.13 / yr $44K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.86 / yr $1M
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $8K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.49 / yr $2K
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 Callahan County?

Callahan County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 14.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 15th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Callahan County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Medium, $958K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $406K EAL), Drought (Low, $223K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Callahan County compare to other Texas counties?

Callahan County ranks #202 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. Callahan County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.