Kenedy County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 28th
Kenedy County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 28.4, 28th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | High | 2.87 / yr | $6M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.15 / yr | $573K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $25K |
| Drought | Very Low | 99.49 / yr | $4K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.29 / yr | $4K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 7.80 / yr | $6K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.67 / yr | $13K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.48 / yr | $11K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.77 / yr | $279 |
| Lightning | Very Low | 37.59 / yr | $4K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.72 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $423 |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $0 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $87K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 3.18 / 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 Kenedy County?
Kenedy County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 28.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 28th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Kenedy County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (High, $6M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $573K EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $25K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Kenedy County compare to other Texas counties?
Kenedy County ranks #174 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. Kenedy County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.