Victoria County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 86th
Victoria County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 86.5, 86th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $53M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | High | 0.13 / yr | $26M |
| Cold Wave | High | 2.74 / yr | $7M |
| Drought | Medium | 47.64 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.37 / yr | $5M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 8.80 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $261K |
| Lightning | Medium | 58.03 / yr | $459K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.93 / yr | $12M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.46 / yr | $138K |
| Hail | Low | 1.15 / yr | $286K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 1.11 / yr | $59K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.70 / yr | $323K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 3.69 / yr | $3K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $44K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $21 |
| Avalanche | 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 Victoria County?
Victoria County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 86.5 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 86th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Victoria County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (High, $26M EAL), Cold Wave (High, $7M EAL), Drought (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Victoria County compare to other Texas counties?
Victoria County ranks #31 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Victoria County's $53M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.