Parmer County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 82th
Parmer County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 81.8, 82th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $48M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Very High | 100.13 / yr | $43M |
| Hail | Medium | 5.58 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 7.57 / yr | $150K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $146K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.85 / yr | $929K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.57 / yr | $978K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $33K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.45 / yr | $416K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $42K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.00 / yr | $64K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.37 / yr | $9K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 48.49 / yr | $42K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $787K |
| 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 Parmer County?
Parmer County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 81.8 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 82th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Parmer County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Very High, $43M EAL), Hail (Medium, $1M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $150K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Parmer County compare to other Texas counties?
Parmer County ranks #45 of 254 Texas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Parmer County's $48M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.