Haskell County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Haskell County has experienced 17 federally declared disasters since 1978, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2021. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Haskell County's highest-rated hazards are drought, wildfire, and hail, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 64 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is elevated (81st 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. Haskell County has been designated in 17 declarations since 1978, covering 7 disaster types including fire (4), severe storm (3), hurricane (3).
| 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 |
| 2019 | Flood | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2011 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2006 | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat |
Showing the 10 most recent of 17 total declarations since 1978.
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 | 79.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 12.3 | 16 | 0 | $2.3M |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 18.1 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 30.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 32.2 | 6 | 0 | $100K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 30.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 71.5 | 42 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 46.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 19 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 19.8 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 11 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 85.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 15 | 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
Haskell County ranks in the 81st 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 | 81st | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 88th | High |
| Household characteristics | 89th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 74th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 36th | 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 | 81st | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 83rd | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 52.5% | — |
NOAA tracked 64 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 34 in 2016–20 vs 30 in 2021–25 (-12% — 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 Haskell County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Haskell County, Texas are drought, wildfire, and hail. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Haskell County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Haskell County has received 17 federal disaster declarations since 1978, including declarations in 2021. The most common disaster type on record is fire (4 declarations).
Has Haskell County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Haskell County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storm in 2021.
How does Haskell County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Jones County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Very Low) and King County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Haskell County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Haskell County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Haskell 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. Haskell County's composite score of 12 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 12% of US counties.