Reeves County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
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
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 |
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.
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.