Tom Green County
Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 77th
Tom Green County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 77.3, 77th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $31M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 49.42 / yr | $3M |
| Hail | High | 3.59 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | High | 4.63 / yr | $561K |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 10.11 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | High | 45.60 / yr | $898K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.86 / yr | $14M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.60 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.74 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.34 / yr | $451K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $47K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.16 / yr | $32K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $67K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $54 |
| 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 Tom Green County?
Tom Green County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 77.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 77th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Tom Green County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $3M EAL), Hail (High, $3M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $561K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Tom Green County compare to other Texas counties?
Tom Green County ranks #61 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. Tom Green County's $31M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.