Jim Hogg County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Jim Hogg County has experienced 23 federally declared disasters since 1967, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2021. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Jim Hogg County's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hurricane, and wildfire, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Jim Hogg County has been designated in 23 declarations since 1967, covering 6 disaster types including hurricane (12), fire (4), severe ice storm (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Hurricane | Hurricane Hanna |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2011 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2010 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Alex |
| 2010 | Hurricane | Hurricane Alex |
| 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2008 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike |
Showing the 10 most recent of 23 total declarations since 1967.
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 | 51.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 4.9 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 25.9 | 13 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 65.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 35.8 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 3.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 24.7 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High | 94.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 2.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 1.5 | 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
Jim Hogg County ranks in the 64th 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 | 64th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 90th | High |
| Household characteristics | 19th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 99th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 23rd | 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 | 81st | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 82nd | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 54.0% | — |
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 Jim Hogg County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Jim Hogg County, Texas are cold wave, hurricane, and wildfire. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Jim Hogg County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Jim Hogg County has received 23 federal disaster declarations since 1967, including declarations in 2021. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (12 declarations).
Has Jim Hogg County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Jim Hogg County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storm in 2021.
How does Jim Hogg County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Hidalgo County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Zapata County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Jim Hogg County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Jim Hogg County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Jim Hogg 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. Jim Hogg County's composite score of 46 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 46% of US counties.