Reeves County, Texas Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · TX
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 19th
Reeves County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 19.1, 19th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and strong wind exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in Reeves County is very low, with a National Risk Index score of 19.1 out of 100 — placing it in the 19th 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.
Risk here concentrates in drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Medium risk — $896K in expected annual loss and about 101.59 events per year; strong wind (damaging straight-line winds outside of tornadoes and hurricanes) at Medium risk — $785K in expected annual loss and about 0.52 events per year; and winter weather (heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions) at Medium risk — $74K in expected annual loss and about 4.76 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $5M in expected annual loss for a population of 15K.
Beyond physical exposure, Reeves County has a 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.
History supports the rating: Reeves County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1998, including 4 for fire events and 3 for hurricane events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (flood), declared in July 2025.
Among 254 Texas counties, Reeves County ranks #196 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 101.59 / yr | $896K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.52 / yr | $785K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 4.76 / yr | $74K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.37 / yr | $101K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $39K |
| Hail | Low | 1.56 / yr | $161K |
| Lightning | Low | 44.88 / yr | $110K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 5.30 / yr | $145K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.32 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $35K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $171K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $126K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $11 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / 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
Reeves County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1998, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding in July 2025. Most frequent causes: Fire (4), Hurricane (3), Severe Ice Storm (2).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | Flood | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| 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 |
| September 2011 | Fire | Wildfires |
| March 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
| January 2006 | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat |
| September 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita |
| September 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Reeves County?
Reeves County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 19.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 19th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Reeves County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $896K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $785K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $74K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Reeves County compare to other Texas counties?
Reeves County ranks #196 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Reeves County had?
FEMA records 13 federal disaster declarations for Reeves County since 1998, most often 4 for fire events and 3 for hurricane events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding, declared in July 2025.
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. Reeves County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.