Hansford County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Hansford County has experienced 13 federally declared disasters since 1990, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2021. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Hansford County's highest-rated hazards are drought, cold wave, and winter weather, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 32% 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. Hansford County has been designated in 13 declarations since 1990, covering 5 disaster types including fire (4), hurricane (3), 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 |
| 2011 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2006 | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 total declarations since 1990.
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 | 69.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 3.9 | 4 | 0 | $1K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 27.3 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 10.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 36.6 | 13 | 0 | $170K |
| Hurricane | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 67.7 | 87 | 0 | $21K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 25 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 70 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 61 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 77.8 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 31.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively High | 98.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 1.4 | 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
Hansford County ranks in the 48th percentile (Low) 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 | 48th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 60th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 39th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 88th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 18th | 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 | 89th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 89th | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 34.6% | — |
NOAA tracked 104 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 62 in 2016–20 vs 42 in 2021–25 (-32% — frequency decreasing).
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 Hansford County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Hansford County, Texas are drought, cold wave, and winter weather. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Hansford County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Hansford County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1990, including declarations in 2021. The most common disaster type on record is fire (4 declarations).
Has Hansford County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Hansford County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storm in 2021.
How does Hansford County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Hutchinson County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Roberts County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Hansford County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Hansford County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Hansford 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. Hansford County's composite score of 42 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 42% of US counties.