Randall County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 87th
Randall County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 86.8, 87th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $70M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | Very High | 10.56 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | High | 8.30 / yr | $13M |
| Drought | High | 71.13 / yr | $5M |
| Tornado | High | 0.85 / yr | $18M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $5M |
| Strong Wind | High | 3.34 / yr | $4M |
| Cold Wave | High | 2.43 / yr | $8M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 50.26 / yr | $626K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.48 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.61 / yr | $13M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.34 / yr | $138K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $197 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | 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 Randall County?
Randall County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 86.8 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 87th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Randall County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (Very High, $2M EAL), Hail (High, $13M EAL), Drought (High, $5M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Randall County compare to other Texas counties?
Randall County ranks #28 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Randall County's $70M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.