Crockett County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

5.8

National percentile: 6th

Crockett County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 5.8, 6th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $3M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 3K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Low $346K/yr
Drought
Low $145K/yr
Landslide
Very Low $194/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Low 0.01 / yr $346K
Drought Low 86.74 / yr $145K
Landslide Very Low 0.67 / yr $194
Riverine Flood Very Low 1.29 / yr $3M
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $6K
Winter Weather Very Low 3.47 / yr $13K
Hail Very Low 1.86 / yr $53K
Heat Wave Very Low 4.89 / yr $31K
Tornado Very Low 0.51 / yr $66K
Lightning Very Low 42.48 / yr $33K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.63 / yr $42K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.57 / yr $32K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $3K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.05 / yr $172
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 Crockett County?

Crockett County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 5.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 6th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Crockett County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $346K EAL), Drought (Low, $145K EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $194 EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Crockett County compare to other Texas counties?

Crockett County ranks #227 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. Crockett County's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.