Howard County, Texas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 34,838
54.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
34,838
🏠
Building Value
$8.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$13.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🧊
Relatively HighHail
Annual Loss$3.0M
Risk Score96.7
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score94.7
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Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$959K
Risk Score89.5
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$171K
Risk Score81.3
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score66.1
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$638K
Risk Score65.3
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$395K
Risk Score57.4
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.4M
Risk Score45.4
Show all 14 hazards
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$531K
Risk Score41.7
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$112K
Risk Score37.6
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score33.9
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score24.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$27K
Risk Score22.8
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$52
Risk Score15.6
Howard County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
54.8+6.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
89.5+40.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
74.0+24.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
35.8-12.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
74.0
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
35.8
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.