Fayette County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 58th
Fayette County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 58.0, 58th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $17M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.07 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 50.17 / yr | $549K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.52 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.42 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Low | 2.37 / yr | $403K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.25 / yr | $9M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 11.05 / yr | $471K |
| Lightning | Low | 56.00 / yr | $235K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $40K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.25 / yr | $464K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 2.37 / yr | $44K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.75 / yr | $49K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $251 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $29K |
| 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 Fayette County?
Fayette County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 58.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 58th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Fayette County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $2M EAL), Drought (Medium, $549K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Fayette County compare to other Texas counties?
Fayette County ranks #117 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Fayette County's $17M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.