San Saba County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

7.3

National percentile: 7th

San Saba County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 7.3, 7th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $3M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 6K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
Medium $643K/yr
Wildfire
Low $166K/yr
Hail
Low $218K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought Medium 70.65 / yr $643K
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $166K
Hail Low 4.06 / yr $218K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $22K
Winter Weather Low 3.79 / yr $25K
Tornado Very Low 0.44 / yr $270K
Lightning Very Low 47.61 / yr $68K
Heat Wave Very Low 8.47 / yr $66K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.68 / yr $185K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.93 / yr $2M
Strong Wind Very Low 1.18 / yr $92K
Landslide Very Low 0.22 / yr $39
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $3K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.49 / yr $1K
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 San Saba County?

San Saba County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 7.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 7th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in San Saba County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $643K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $166K EAL), Hail (Low, $218K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does San Saba County compare to other Texas counties?

San Saba County ranks #224 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. San Saba County's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.