Robertson County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

29.6

National percentile: 30th

Robertson County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 29.6, 30th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $7M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 17K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Hurricane
Low $536K/yr
Drought
Medium $309K/yr
Tornado
Low $1M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Hurricane Low 0.06 / yr $536K
Drought Medium 40.78 / yr $309K
Tornado Low 0.46 / yr $1M
Hail Low 2.90 / yr $279K
Heat Wave Low 15.16 / yr $269K
Lightning Low 55.31 / yr $168K
Cold Wave Low 0.53 / yr $638K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $29K
Riverine Flood Low 0.82 / yr $3M
Ice Storm Low 0.87 / yr $30K
Strong Wind Low 1.66 / yr $184K
Winter Weather Very Low 2.63 / yr $17K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $26K
Landslide Very Low 0.14 / yr $77
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 Robertson County?

Robertson County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 29.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 30th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Robertson County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $536K EAL), Drought (Medium, $309K EAL), Tornado (Low, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Robertson County compare to other Texas counties?

Robertson County ranks #171 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. Robertson County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.