Wood County, TX
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Wood County has experienced 17 federally declared disasters since 1998, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2021. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Wood County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and hail, with its top risk rated "Very High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 145 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is elevated (77th 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. Wood County has been designated in 17 declarations since 1998, covering 7 disaster types including hurricane (5), fire (4), severe ice storm (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Hurricane | Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2016 | Flood | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2008 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2008 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ike |
| 2006 | Fire | Hawkins Fire |
| 2006 | Fire | Extreme Wildfire Threat |
Showing the 10 most recent of 17 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 | Relatively Low | 73.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 59.3 | 24 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 45.8 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 84.9 | 71 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 39.7 | 5 | 0 | $506K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 66.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 90.5 | 46 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High | 90.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 68.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 97 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 76.8 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 52.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 81.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 45.3 | 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
Wood County ranks in the 77th 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 | 77th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 71st | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 85th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 50th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 68th | 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 | 63rd | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 61st | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 77.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 145 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 74 in 2016–20 vs 71 in 2021–25 (-4% — relatively stable).
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 Wood County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Wood County, Texas are ice storm, strong wind, and hail. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Wood County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Wood County has received 17 federal disaster declarations since 1998, including declarations in 2021. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (5 declarations).
Has Wood County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Wood County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storm in 2021.
How does Wood County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Smith County, TX has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Rains County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Wood County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Wood County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Wood 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. Wood County's composite score of 63 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 63% of US counties.