Moore County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Moore County has experienced 15 federally declared disasters since 1992, most recently Windy Deuce Fire in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Moore County's highest-rated hazards are drought, winter weather, and hail, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 52% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is elevated (88th 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. Moore County has been designated in 15 declarations since 1992, covering 6 disaster types including fire (5), hurricane (3), severe ice storm (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fire | Windy Deuce Fire |
| 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 |
| 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| 2006 | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Rita |
Showing the 10 most recent of 15 total declarations since 1992.
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 | 89.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 9.6 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 39.3 | 1 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 75.4 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 90.1 | 83 | 0 | $200K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 61.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High | 90.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 46.5 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 84.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 49.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively High | 99.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 5.1 | 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
Moore County ranks in the 88th 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 | 88th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 81st | High |
| Household characteristics | 84th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 96th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 80th | 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 | 99th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 98th | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 25.1% | — |
NOAA tracked 90 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 61 in 2016–20 vs 29 in 2021–25 (-52% — 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 Moore County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Moore County, Texas are drought, winter weather, and hail. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Moore County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Moore County has received 15 federal disaster declarations since 1992, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is fire (5 declarations).
Has Moore County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Moore County include Windy Deuce Fire (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1992.
How does Moore County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Potter County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Carson County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Moore County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Moore County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Moore 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. Moore County's composite score of 62 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 62% of US counties.