Van Zandt County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 59th
Van Zandt County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 58.8, 59th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $20M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | High | 4.30 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Medium | 5.81 / yr | $944K |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 16.05 / yr | $2M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.69 / yr | $4M |
| Drought | Medium | 26.90 / yr | $768K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.74 / yr | $3M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.15 / yr | $312K |
| Lightning | Medium | 57.30 / yr | $510K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $163K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.02 / yr | $272K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.21 / yr | $7M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 3.37 / yr | $71K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $199K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $280 |
| 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 Van Zandt County?
Van Zandt County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 58.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 59th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Van Zandt County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL), Hail (Medium, $944K EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Van Zandt County compare to other Texas counties?
Van Zandt County ranks #113 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. Van Zandt County's $20M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.