Nolan County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 38th
Nolan County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 37.8, 38th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire 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
| Drought | Medium | 66.41 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.01 / yr | $518K |
| Hail | Medium | 5.29 / yr | $802K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.04 / yr | $824K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 5.89 / yr | $76K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.61 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.05 / yr | $485K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.58 / yr | $168K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.96 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K |
| Lightning | Low | 48.05 / yr | $57K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $12K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $29 |
| 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 Nolan County?
Nolan County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 37.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 38th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Nolan County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $518K EAL), Hail (Medium, $802K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Nolan County compare to other Texas counties?
Nolan County ranks #151 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. Nolan County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.