La Salle County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 23th
La Salle County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 22.6, 23th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.47 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 8.74 / yr | $424K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $70K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.05 / yr | $162K |
| Drought | Low | 98.28 / yr | $67K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.05 / yr | $56K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.22 / yr | $190K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $13K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.96 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Very Low | 38.18 / yr | $26K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $5K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.84 / yr | $3K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.40 / yr | $24K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $6 |
| 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 La Salle County?
La Salle County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 22.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 23th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in La Salle County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (Medium, $2M EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $424K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $70K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does La Salle County compare to other Texas counties?
La Salle County ranks #187 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. La Salle County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.