Brazos County, Texas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 233,555
88.4NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
233,555
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Building Value
$37.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$62.7M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$15.1M
Risk Score97.5
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Very HighLightning
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score97.5
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Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$14.6M
Risk Score96.7
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$3.0M
Risk Score91.7
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$353K
Risk Score90.4
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score89.3
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score89.2
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$3.6M
Risk Score85.6
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score85.0
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Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$499K
Risk Score84.6
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$18.9M
Risk Score82.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score58.4
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$145K
Risk Score41.8
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$223
Risk Score28.1
Brazos County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
88.4+39.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
58.4+9.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
59.9+10.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
48.9+0.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
59.9
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
48.9
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.