Roberts County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

3.1

National percentile: 3th

Roberts County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 3.1, 3th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $3M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 826 Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
High $2M/yr
Wildfire
Low $365K/yr
Ice Storm
Very Low $17K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought High 86.18 / yr $2M
Wildfire Low 0.02 / yr $365K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.44 / yr $17K
Hail Very Low 8.43 / yr $63K
Winter Weather Very Low 9.63 / yr $15K
Tornado Very Low 0.85 / yr $148K
Cold Wave Very Low 2.68 / yr $164K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $824
Landslide Very Low 0.32 / yr $20
Strong Wind Very Low 3.21 / yr $50K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $6K
Heat Wave Very Low 2.05 / yr $4K
Lightning Very Low 48.58 / yr $12K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.18 / yr $167K
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 Roberts County?

Roberts County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 3.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 3th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Roberts County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $2M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $365K EAL), Ice Storm (Very Low, $17K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Roberts County compare to other Texas counties?

Roberts County ranks #241 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. Roberts County's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.