Real County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

42.6

National percentile: 43th

Real County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 42.6, 43th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $8M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 3K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Low $118K/yr
Riverine Flood
Low $7M/yr
Hurricane
Very Low $30K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $118K
Riverine Flood Low 2.75 / yr $7M
Hurricane Very Low 0.02 / yr $30K
Landslide Very Low 0.54 / yr $615
Drought Low 138.00 / yr $44K
Lightning Low 44.08 / yr $69K
Winter Weather Low 3.32 / yr $13K
Hail Very Low 1.95 / yr $48K
Heat Wave Very Low 3.58 / yr $34K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.63 / yr $109K
Tornado Very Low 0.10 / yr $103K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.42 / yr $25K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $1K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.01 / yr $199
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 Real County?

Real County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 42.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 43th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Real County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $118K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $7M EAL), Hurricane (Very Low, $30K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Real County compare to other Texas counties?

Real County ranks #142 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. Real County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.