Angelina County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Angelina County has experienced 23 federally declared disasters since 1989, most recently Hurricane Beryl in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Angelina County's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, lightning, and strong wind, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 171 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is elevated (99th percentile nationally), suggesting residents may face greater difficulty recovering from major disasters.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Angelina County has been designated in 23 declarations since 1989, covering 8 disaster types including hurricane (8), severe storm (4), fire (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hurricane | Hurricane Beryl |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Hurricane | Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2016 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| 2008 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike |
| 2008 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike |
Showing the 10 most recent of 23 total declarations since 1989.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 80.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 68.7 | 62 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 44.2 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 95.2 | 77 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 67.5 | 3 | 0 | $190K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 81.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 38 | 29 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High | 92.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 73 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 76.2 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 64.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively High | 93.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 61.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 34.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Angelina County ranks in the 99th percentile (High) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 94th | High |
| Household characteristics | 99th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 79th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 97th | High |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 67th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 66th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 65.7% | — |
NOAA tracked 171 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 86 in 2016–20 vs 85 in 2021–25 (-1% — relatively stable).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Angelina County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Angelina County, Texas are heat wave, lightning, and strong wind. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Angelina County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Angelina County has received 23 federal disaster declarations since 1989, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (8 declarations).
Has Angelina County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Angelina County include Hurricane Beryl (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1989.
How does Angelina County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Nacogdoches County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and San Augustine County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Angelina County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Angelina County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Angelina County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Angelina County's composite score of 72 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 72% of US counties.