Crane County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

1.1

National percentile: 1th

Crane County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 1.1, 1th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $971K.

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

Expected Annual Loss $971K Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 5K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Very Low $41K/yr
Hail
Low $156K/yr
Winter Weather
Low $19K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $41K
Hail Low 3.40 / yr $156K
Winter Weather Low 4.79 / yr $19K
Heat Wave Very Low 6.26 / yr $69K
Strong Wind Low 1.25 / yr $111K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.33 / yr $9K
Lightning Very Low 43.23 / yr $34K
Tornado Very Low 0.26 / yr $84K
Drought Very Low 78.42 / yr $99
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $2K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.42 / yr $56K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $5K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.57 / yr $386K
Landslide Very Low 0.08 / yr $1
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 Crane County?

Crane County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 1.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 1th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Crane County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Very Low, $41K EAL), Hail (Low, $156K EAL), Winter Weather (Low, $19K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Crane County compare to other Texas counties?

Crane County ranks #248 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. Crane County's $971K EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.