Haskell County, Texas Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · TX
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 12th
Haskell County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 11.7, 12th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Haskell County carries a very low composite natural disaster risk, with a National Risk Index score of 11.7 out of 100 — placing it in the 12th national percentile and among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
Risk here concentrates in drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Medium risk — $1M in expected annual loss and about 85.27 events per year; wildfire (uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities) at Low risk — $339K in expected annual loss and about 0.00 events per year; and hail (ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops) at Low risk — $507K in expected annual loss and about 5.66 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $4M in expected annual loss for a population of 5K.
Beyond physical exposure, Haskell County has a medium social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). Both measures sit toward the lower end, indicating relatively modest population sensitivity.
The county's disaster history tells the same story: Haskell County has received 17 federal disaster declarations since 1978, including 4 for fire events and 3 for severe storm events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms (severe ice storm), declared in February 2021.
Among 254 Texas counties, Haskell County ranks #209 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 85.27 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $339K |
| Hail | Low | 5.66 / yr | $507K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.01 / yr | $420K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.59 / yr | $492K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $13K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 10.84 / yr | $118K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.48 / yr | $14K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 5.53 / yr | $14K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $20K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $52 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.82 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 1.05 / yr | $75K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 49.31 / yr | $10K |
| 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 |
Disaster History
Haskell County has received 17 federal disaster declarations since 1978, most recently Severe Winter Storms in February 2021. Most frequent causes: Fire (4), Severe Storm (3), Hurricane (3).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| February 2019 | Flood | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| February 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| July 2011 | Fire | Wildfires |
| March 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
| June 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| January 2006 | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat |
Showing the 10 most recent of 17 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Haskell County?
Haskell County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 11.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 12th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Haskell County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $339K EAL), Hail (Low, $507K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Haskell County compare to other Texas counties?
Haskell County ranks #209 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Haskell County had?
FEMA records 17 federal disaster declarations for Haskell County since 1978, most often 4 for fire events and 3 for severe storm events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms, declared in February 2021.
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. Haskell County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.