Terrell County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

0.4

National percentile: 0th

Terrell County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 0.4, 0th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $545K.

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

Expected Annual Loss $545K Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 757 Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Very Low $28K/yr
Landslide
Very Low $32/yr
Heat Wave
Very Low $20K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $28K
Landslide Very Low 0.62 / yr $32
Heat Wave Very Low 6.37 / yr $20K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $1K
Lightning Very Low 40.36 / yr $17K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.26 / yr $28K
Hail Very Low 1.13 / yr $9K
Tornado Very Low 0.29 / yr $13K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.32 / yr $5K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.86 / yr $421K
Winter Weather Very Low 2.11 / yr $2K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $1K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.03 / yr $419
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Drought Very Low 89.23 / 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 Terrell County?

Terrell County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 0.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 0th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Terrell County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Very Low, $28K EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $32 EAL), Heat Wave (Very Low, $20K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Terrell County compare to other Texas counties?

Terrell County ranks #252 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. Terrell County's $545K EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.