Deaf Smith County, Texas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 18,563
61.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
18,563
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Building Value
$5.1B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$19.8M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$4.2M
Risk Score98.1
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Relatively HighHail
Annual Loss$4.3M
Risk Score97.4
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Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$407K
Risk Score91.7
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$4.8M
Risk Score86.5
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$654K
Risk Score85.8
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score85.0
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score69.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$125K
Risk Score38.8
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$110K
Risk Score33.4
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$95K
Risk Score26.2
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score20.9
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score13.1
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$3
Risk Score2.6
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No RatingHurricane
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Deaf Smith County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
61.8+13.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
85.8+37.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
50.7+1.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
4.4-44.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
50.7
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
4.4
Very 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.