Gregg County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Gregg County has experienced 23 federally declared disasters since 1966, most recently Hurricane Beryl in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
Gregg County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and strong wind, with its top risk rated "Very High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 170 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is elevated (87th 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. Gregg County has been designated in 23 declarations since 1966, covering 8 disaster types including hurricane (7), fire (4), severe ice storm (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 |
| 2011 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2008 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike |
| 2008 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike |
Showing the 10 most recent of 23 total declarations since 1966.
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 | 62.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Moderate | 76.8 | 51 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 61.8 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 93.9 | 74 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively High | 97.9 | 7 | 0 | $1.1M |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 72 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively High | 95.2 | 40 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High | 96.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 83.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 98.9 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 87.9 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 80.7 | 2 | 0 | $80K |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 66 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 36.9 | 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
Gregg County ranks in the 87th 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 | 87th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 77th | High |
| Household characteristics | 84th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 82nd | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 86th | 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 | 57th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 57th | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 25.4% | — |
NOAA tracked 170 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 86 in 2016–20 vs 84 in 2021–25 (-2% — 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 Gregg County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Gregg County, Texas are ice storm, tornado, and strong wind. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
Has Gregg County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Gregg County has received 23 federal disaster declarations since 1966, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (7 declarations).
Has Gregg County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Gregg County include Hurricane Beryl (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1966.
How does Gregg County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Smith County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Marion County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Gregg County is rated Relatively Moderate overall.
How is Gregg County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Gregg 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. Gregg County's composite score of 87 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 87% of US counties.