Crosby County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

23.7

National percentile: 24th

Crosby County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 23.7, 24th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hail 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 Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 5K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
High $2M/yr
Hail
Medium $914K/yr
Strong Wind
Medium $463K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought High 76.97 / yr $2M
Hail Medium 4.94 / yr $914K
Strong Wind Medium 2.21 / yr $463K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $52K
Tornado Low 0.60 / yr $620K
Ice Storm Low 0.47 / yr $34K
Cold Wave Low 1.26 / yr $219K
Winter Weather Very Low 7.21 / yr $12K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $4K
Heat Wave Very Low 2.37 / yr $32K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $9K
Lightning Very Low 49.08 / yr $14K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.57 / yr $439K
Landslide Very Low 0.13 / yr $4
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 Crosby County?

Crosby County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 23.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 24th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Crosby County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $2M EAL), Hail (Medium, $914K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $463K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Crosby County compare to other Texas counties?

Crosby County ranks #184 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. Crosby County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.