Kimble County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

32.2

National percentile: 32th

Kimble County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 32.2, 32th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $6M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 4K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Lightning
High $491K/yr
Wildfire
Low $171K/yr
Drought
Medium $237K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Lightning High 45.23 / yr $491K
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $171K
Drought Medium 112.96 / yr $237K
Riverine Flood Low 1.18 / yr $5M
Hail Low 2.64 / yr $173K
Hurricane Very Low 0.02 / yr $46K
Landslide Very Low 0.37 / yr $294
Winter Weather Low 3.47 / yr $23K
Tornado Very Low 0.22 / yr $220K
Heat Wave Very Low 6.21 / yr $56K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.63 / yr $96K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.64 / yr $52K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $3K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.03 / yr $206
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 Kimble County?

Kimble County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 32.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 32th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Kimble County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (High, $491K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $171K EAL), Drought (Medium, $237K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Kimble County compare to other Texas counties?

Kimble County ranks #165 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. Kimble County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.