Foard County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Foard County has experienced 17 federally declared disasters since 1979, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2021. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Foard County's highest-rated hazards are drought, strong wind, and wildfire, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 182% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Foard County has been designated in 17 declarations since 1979, covering 7 disaster types including fire (5), hurricane (4), severe ice storm (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2011 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2011 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2010 | Hurricane | Hurricane Alex |
| 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2006 | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat |
Showing the 10 most recent of 17 total declarations since 1979.
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 | 41.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 7.3 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 15.5 | 11 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 17 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 13 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 39.2 | 24 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 50.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 15.2 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 3.9 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 90.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 9.6 | 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
Foard County ranks in the 61st 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 | 61st | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 93rd | High |
| Household characteristics | 43rd | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 69th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 10th | Very low |
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 | 87th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 90th | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 57.3% | — |
NOAA tracked 42 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 11 in 2016–20 vs 31 in 2021–25 (+182% — frequency increasing).
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 Foard County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Foard County, Texas are drought, strong wind, and wildfire. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Foard County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Foard County has received 17 federal disaster declarations since 1979, including declarations in 2021. The most common disaster type on record is fire (5 declarations).
Has Foard County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Foard County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storm in 2021.
How does Foard County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Wilbarger County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and King County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Foard County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Foard County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Foard 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. Foard County's composite score of 5 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 5% of US counties.