Wichita County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 82th
Wichita County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 81.9, 82th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $40M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | High | 8.98 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | High | 101.66 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 15.79 / yr | $4M |
| Tornado | High | 0.47 / yr | $8M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.00 / yr | $747K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 7.05 / yr | $201K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.96 / yr | $18M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.11 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 3.51 / yr | $785K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $534K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $51K |
| Lightning | Low | 50.29 / yr | $163K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $218 |
| 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 Wichita County?
Wichita County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 81.9 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 82th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Wichita County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (High, $3M EAL), Drought (High, $2M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $4M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Wichita County compare to other Texas counties?
Wichita County ranks #44 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. Wichita County's $40M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.