Ector County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 83th
Ector County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 82.8, 83th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $46M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | High | 3.86 / yr | $13M |
| Winter Weather | Very High | 5.74 / yr | $981K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | High | 1.51 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 6.11 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | High | 43.49 / yr | $914K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.36 / yr | $4M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 3.93 / yr | $20M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.42 / yr | $291K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.58 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Low | 71.58 / yr | $251K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $152K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $22K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $2 |
| 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 Ector County?
Ector County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 83th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Ector County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (High, $13M EAL), Winter Weather (Very High, $981K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Ector County compare to other Texas counties?
Ector County ranks #42 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Ector County's $46M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.