Lampasas County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 30th
Lampasas County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 29.9, 30th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $502K |
| Hail | Low | 4.70 / yr | $485K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.35 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 48.32 / yr | $271K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 3.42 / yr | $62K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $38K |
| Drought | Low | 73.55 / yr | $70K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.89 / yr | $4M |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 9.26 / yr | $162K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.57 / yr | $234K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.68 / yr | $275K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $68 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.65 / yr | $9K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| 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 Lampasas County?
Lampasas County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 29.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 30th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Lampasas County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $502K EAL), Hail (Low, $485K EAL), Tornado (Low, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Lampasas County compare to other Texas counties?
Lampasas County ranks #170 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. Lampasas County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.