Cherokee County, Texas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 50,317
61.6NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
50,317
🏠
Building Value
$10.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$17.3M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score91.7
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score88.2
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score82.9
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$366K
Risk Score81.9
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.5M
Risk Score78.3
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$252K
Risk Score77.8
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$488K
Risk Score70.7
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$390K
Risk Score70.4
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score69.5
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$92K
Risk Score67.5
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score64.1
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$6.8M
Risk Score59.2
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$134K
Risk Score39.3
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$104K
Risk Score38.0
Cherokee County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
61.6+12.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
77.8+29.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
70.8+21.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
25.3-23.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
70.8
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
25.3
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.