Kinney County, Texas Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · TX
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 2th
Kinney County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 2.2, 2th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $1M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kinney County at very low composite risk, with a National Risk Index score of 2.2 out of 100 — placing it in the 2nd 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.
Most of Kinney County's expected losses come from drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Medium risk — $374K in expected annual loss and about 134.13 events per year; hail (ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops) at Low risk — $119K in expected annual loss and about 1.13 events per year; and hurricane (tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge) at Very Low risk — $19K in expected annual loss and about 0.03 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $1M in expected annual loss for a population of 3K.
Beyond physical exposure, Kinney County has a very high social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a very low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). That combination — a more vulnerable population with limited resilience — can amplify the human cost of any given event.
The county's disaster history tells the same story: Kinney County has received 14 federal disaster declarations since 1990, including 3 for fire events and 3 for hurricane events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms (severe ice storm), declared in February 2021.
Among 254 Texas counties, Kinney County ranks #244 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 134.13 / yr | $374K |
| Hail | Low | 1.13 / yr | $119K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $19K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 5.74 / yr | $58K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 40.37 / yr | $33K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $89K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $55K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.68 / yr | $5K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.68 / yr | $527K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.24 / yr | $4 |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $13K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $219 |
| 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
Kinney County has received 14 federal disaster declarations since 1990, most recently Severe Winter Storms in February 2021. Most frequent causes: Fire (3), Hurricane (3), Severe Ice Storm (2).
| 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 |
| March 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
| January 2006 | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat |
| September 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita |
| September 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita |
| September 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Showing the 10 most recent of 14 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Kinney County?
Kinney County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 2.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 2th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Kinney County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $374K EAL), Hail (Low, $119K EAL), Hurricane (Very Low, $19K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Kinney County compare to other Texas counties?
Kinney County ranks #244 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Kinney County had?
FEMA records 14 federal disaster declarations for Kinney County since 1990, most often 3 for fire events and 3 for hurricane 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. Kinney County's $1M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.