Smith County, Texas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 233,253
84.2NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
233,253
🏠
Building Value
$42.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$43.1M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌡️
Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$6.5M
Risk Score96.3
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score94.9
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Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$7.2M
Risk Score92.7
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score91.4
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$282K
Risk Score87.7
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$605K
Risk Score87.5
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$996K
Risk Score85.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$21.4M
Risk Score84.9
Show all 14 hazards
🔥
Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$346K
Risk Score80.3
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$832K
Risk Score75.1
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score74.6
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$637K
Risk Score69.7
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$930K
Risk Score47.3
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Smith County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
84.2+35.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
80.3+31.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
66.6+17.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
74.9+26.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
66.6
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
74.9
Relatively HighHigher 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.