Calhoun County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Calhoun County has experienced 28 federally declared disasters since 1967, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Calhoun County's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, drought, and cold wave, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is elevated (72nd 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. Calhoun County has been designated in 28 declarations since 1967, covering 6 disaster types including hurricane (15), flood (5), fire (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Flood | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 | Hurricane | Hurricane Hanna |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Harvey |
| 2010 | Hurricane | Hurricane Alex |
Showing the 10 most recent of 28 total declarations since 1967.
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 | Very Low | 58.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 39.1 | 7 | 0 | $1.0M |
| Coastal Flooding | Relatively Low | 53.8 | 5 | 0 | $125K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 12.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 52.7 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 46.1 | 3 | 0 | $1.0M |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate | 92.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 19.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 15.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 32.6 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 79 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 77.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively High | 90.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 10.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
| 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
Calhoun County ranks in the 72nd percentile (Moderate) 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 | 72nd | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 36th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 97th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 92nd | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 60th | Moderate |
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 | 83rd | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 81st | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 34.8% | — |
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 Calhoun County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Calhoun County, Texas are hurricane, drought, and cold wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Calhoun County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Calhoun County has received 28 federal disaster declarations since 1967, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (15 declarations).
Has Calhoun County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Calhoun County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2024), Hurricane Beryl (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1967.
How does Calhoun County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Victoria County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Goliad County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Calhoun County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Calhoun County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Calhoun 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. Calhoun County's composite score of 66 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 66% of US counties.