Jim Hogg County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 45th
Jim Hogg County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 45.5, 45th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | High | 2.42 / yr | $6M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $202K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $28K |
| Hail | Low | 0.78 / yr | $82K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.47 / yr | $57K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $13K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.50 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $69K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.74 / yr | $3K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.51 / yr | $12K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 38.00 / yr | $5K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $1 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 115.54 / 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 Jim Hogg County?
Jim Hogg County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 45.5 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 45th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Jim Hogg County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (High, $6M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $202K EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $28K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Jim Hogg County compare to other Texas counties?
Jim Hogg County ranks #141 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. Jim Hogg County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.