Gonzales County, Texas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 19,595
85.7NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
19,595
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Building Value
$12.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$36.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score91.5
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$25.8M
Risk Score90.4
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score89.2
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$3.9M
Risk Score88.7
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$707K
Risk Score74.7
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$141K
Risk Score73.1
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score72.5
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score71.9
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$308K
Risk Score69.1
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$443K
Risk Score63.8
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score45.9
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$192
Risk Score29.7
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score25.2
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score20.9
Gonzales County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
85.7+37.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
73.1+24.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
90.2+41.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
16.1-32.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
90.2
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
16.1
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.