Hood County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Hood County has experienced 22 federally declared disasters since 1989, most recently Big L Fire in 2022. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Hood County's highest-rated hazards are tornado, wildfire, and hail, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 230% 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. Hood County has been designated in 22 declarations since 1989, covering 8 disaster types including fire (5), severe storm (5), flood (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Fire | Chalk Mountain Fire |
| 2022 | Fire | Big L Fire |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2016 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2016 | Flood | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
Showing the 10 most recent of 22 total declarations since 1989.
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 Moderate | 91.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 61.9 | 12 | 0 | $210K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 30.3 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 79.6 | 49 | 1 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively High | 92.1 | 4 | 0 | $3.1M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 52.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 85.9 | 64 | 0 | $1.5M |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 50.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 27.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 77.4 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 83.8 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 70.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 49.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 22.7 | 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
Hood County ranks in the 53rd 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 | 53rd | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 52nd | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 42nd | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 49th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 56th | 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 | 92nd | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 93rd | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 60.4% | — |
NOAA tracked 129 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 30 in 2016–20 vs 99 in 2021–25 (+230% — 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 Hood County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Hood County, Texas are tornado, wildfire, and hail. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Hood County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Hood County has received 22 federal disaster declarations since 1989, including declarations in 2022. The most common disaster type on record is fire (5 declarations).
Has Hood County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Hood County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Big L Fire in 2022.
How does Hood County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Johnson County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Somervell County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Hood County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Hood County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Hood 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. Hood County's composite score of 71 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 71% of US counties.