Glasscock County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

4.3

National percentile: 4th

Glasscock County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 4.3, 4th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $3M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 1K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
High $2M/yr
Wildfire
Very Low $88K/yr
Hail
Low $232K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought High 74.82 / yr $2M
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $88K
Hail Low 4.33 / yr $232K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $5K
Strong Wind Very Low 1.76 / yr $124K
Tornado Very Low 0.43 / yr $84K
Winter Weather Very Low 5.32 / yr $6K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.58 / yr $37K
Heat Wave Very Low 5.42 / yr $6K
Lightning Very Low 46.38 / yr $8K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $2K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.75 / yr $332K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.07 / yr $219
Landslide Very Low 0.08 / yr $0
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 Glasscock County?

Glasscock County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 4.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 4th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Glasscock County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $2M EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $88K EAL), Hail (Low, $232K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Glasscock County compare to other Texas counties?

Glasscock County ranks #233 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. Glasscock County's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.