Reeves County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Reeves County has experienced 13 federally declared disasters since 1998, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding in 2025. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Reeves County's highest-rated hazards are drought, strong wind, and winter weather, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 29% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is elevated (95th 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. Reeves County has been designated in 13 declarations since 1998, covering 6 disaster types including fire (4), hurricane (3), severe ice storm (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Flood | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 total declarations since 1998.
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 | 51.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 31.5 | 10 | 0 | $113K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 25.2 | 143 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 36.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 19.3 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 15.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 44.1 | 36 | 0 | $3K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 71.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 61.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 59.4 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 16.1 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 36.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 83.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.9 | — | — | — |
| 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
Reeves County ranks in the 95th 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 | 95th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 94th | High |
| Household characteristics | 70th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 98th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 95th | 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 | 63rd | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 66th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 38.1% | — |
NOAA tracked 48 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 21 in 2016–20 vs 27 in 2021–25 (+29% — 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 Reeves County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Reeves County, Texas are drought, strong wind, and winter weather. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Reeves County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Reeves County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1998, including declarations in 2025. The most common disaster type on record is fire (4 declarations).
Has Reeves County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Reeves County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1998.
How does Reeves County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Pecos County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Very Low) and Loving County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Reeves County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Reeves County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Reeves 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. Reeves County's composite score of 19 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 19% of US counties.