Llano County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

70.4

National percentile: 70th

Llano County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 70.4, 70th national percentile), driven primarily by riverine flood and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $19M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $19M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 21K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Riverine Flood
Medium $14M/yr
Hail
Medium $580K/yr
Wildfire
Low $266K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Riverine Flood Medium 2.36 / yr $14M
Hail Medium 3.85 / yr $580K
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $266K
Winter Weather Medium 4.11 / yr $98K
Lightning Medium 47.91 / yr $327K
Drought Medium 86.19 / yr $294K
Tornado Medium 0.34 / yr $1M
Heat Wave Low 6.68 / yr $359K
Cold Wave Low 0.63 / yr $724K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $71K
Strong Wind Low 1.11 / yr $312K
Landslide Very Low 0.23 / yr $320
Ice Storm Very Low 0.46 / yr $6K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $6K
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 Llano County?

Llano County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 70.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 70th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Llano County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Riverine Flood (Medium, $14M EAL), Hail (Medium, $580K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $266K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Llano County compare to other Texas counties?

Llano County ranks #80 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Llano County's $19M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.