Collingsworth County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

27.4

National percentile: 27th

Collingsworth County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 27.4, 27th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $8M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 3K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
High $5M/yr
Wildfire
Low $218K/yr
Hail
Low $337K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought High 114.45 / yr $5M
Wildfire Low 0.01 / yr $218K
Hail Low 7.95 / yr $337K
Ice Storm Medium 0.57 / yr $115K
Strong Wind Medium 3.25 / yr $510K
Winter Weather Low 8.21 / yr $40K
Tornado Low 0.75 / yr $533K
Cold Wave Very Low 1.74 / yr $181K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $23K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $2K
Heat Wave Very Low 2.37 / yr $19K
Lightning Very Low 49.10 / yr $22K
Landslide Very Low 0.21 / yr $7
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.32 / yr $440K
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 Collingsworth County?

Collingsworth County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 27.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 27th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Collingsworth County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $5M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $218K EAL), Hail (Low, $337K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Collingsworth County compare to other Texas counties?

Collingsworth County ranks #176 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. Collingsworth County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.