Comanche County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 51th
Comanche County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 51.0, 51th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Medium | 5.45 / yr | $691K |
| Drought | Medium | 53.44 / yr | $618K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.57 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.84 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.32 / yr | $56K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.04 / yr | $5M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $72K |
| Lightning | Low | 47.57 / yr | $129K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.11 / yr | $175K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.75 / yr | $274K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $21K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.72 / yr | $10K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $27 |
| 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 Comanche County?
Comanche County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 51.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 51th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Comanche County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $1M EAL), Hail (Medium, $691K EAL), Drought (Medium, $618K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Comanche County compare to other Texas counties?
Comanche County ranks #136 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. Comanche County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.