Texas avalanche risk
Brewster County has the highest avalanche risk in Texas, scoring 47.5 out of 100 — rated "Very Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brewster County | 47.5 | Very Low |
| 2 | Presidio County | 45.3 | Very Low |
| 3 | Culberson County | 40.2 | Very Low |
| 4 | Jeff Davis County | 39.8 | Very Low |
| 5 | Hudspeth County | 29.1 | Very Low |
| 6 | El Paso County | 20.2 | Very Low |
| 7 | Pecos County | 2.8 | Very Low |
| 8 | Reeves County | 0.9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest avalanche risk county in Texas?
Brewster County, TX has the highest avalanche risk in Texas, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 47.5 out of 100 (rated "Very Low").
What causes avalanche risk in Texas?
Avalanche risk reflects expected annual losses from snow avalanche events, primarily affecting mountain counties in the West. The highest scores belong to Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Washington counties where active ski terrain, mountain highways, and communities overlap with historically active avalanche paths and high seasonal snowpack. Avalanche events are reported at forecast-zone level in NOAA Storm Events and are not included in county-level counts.