Brewster County, Texas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 9,511
21.1NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
9,511
🏠
Building Value
$2.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$6.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🔥
Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$995K
Risk Score88.7
☀️
Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$605K
Risk Score74.4
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$495K
Risk Score73.3
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$587K
Risk Score62.6
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score53.5
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$399
Risk Score47.5
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$60K
Risk Score45.0
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score40.8
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$128K
Risk Score34.5
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.5M
Risk Score33.7
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score28.3
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$46K
Risk Score26.5
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$129K
Risk Score15.0
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$98K
Risk Score12.3
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$44K
Risk Score6.9
Brewster County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
21.1-27.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
88.7+40.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
52.1+2.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
23.9-24.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
52.1
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
23.9
Relatively LowHigher 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.