Rusk County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 54th
Rusk County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 54.0, 54th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $15M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | High | 5.50 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 19.63 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.87 / yr | $287K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.77 / yr | $3M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $182K |
| Lightning | Medium | 62.08 / yr | $450K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $582K |
| Drought | Medium | 20.73 / yr | $346K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.79 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 2.89 / yr | $82K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $1K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.18 / yr | $5M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $168K |
| Hail | Low | 4.77 / yr | $142K |
| 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 Rusk County?
Rusk County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 54.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 54th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Rusk County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $2M EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $287K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Rusk County compare to other Texas counties?
Rusk County ranks #129 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Rusk County's $15M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.