Briscoe County Disaster Risk
Briscoe County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
9th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#220
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
0th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 0% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 58% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 15% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 3% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 9% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Briscoe County, Texas
Briscoe ranks among America's safest counties
Briscoe County's composite risk score of 8.75 earns a Very Low rating and sits 82% below the national average. This Texas Panhandle county faces minimal natural disaster exposure compared to most American communities.
One of Texas's lowest-risk counties
Briscoe's 8.75 score ranks among the absolute lowest in Texas, sitting just 18% of the state average of 49.00. Few counties in the state enjoy comparable protection from natural hazards.
Safest county in its High Plains region
Briscoe (8.75) significantly underperforms riskier neighbors like Borden (5.69) and Bosque (36.90) in regional comparisons. Its Panhandle location and flat terrain combine to create one of Texas's most secure disaster profiles.
Wildfire presents limited but real threat
Wildfire risk of 57.98 is Briscoe's only meaningful exposure, while tornado risk (15.33) remains below state norms. Flood, earthquake, and hurricane threats are negligible in this remote grassland county.
Standard insurance with wildfire rider suffices
Briscoe County's very low risk means standard homeowners insurance provides adequate protection for most properties. Adding wildfire coverage is a prudent and affordable step given the county's only notable hazard exposure.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Briscoe County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Briscoe County
Risk Verdict
Compared to the nation's 3,144 counties, Briscoe County ranks at the 9th percentile for natural disaster risk — toward the safer end of the spectrum. A 9th percentile score positions Briscoe County among the nation's lower-risk counties, a genuinely favorable outcome — one that simple, low-cost preparedness habits can reinforce further.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Briscoe County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 58th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 15th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include hurricane (9th percentile), earthquake (3th percentile), flood (0th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Briscoe County sits at the 58th percentile for wildfire exposure. Signing up for Briscoe County's county emergency alert system and knowing the pre-planned evacuation route before conditions deteriorate are the two highest-value preparedness actions for residents here. Alongside wildfire, tornado at the 15th percentile nationally means a multi-season preparedness mindset — fire season and flood or storm season often require different household plans. In Briscoe County, wildfire smoke often precedes the flame front by hours or days; households benefit from tracking EPA's AirNow.gov and having HEPA air filtration available as a first line of indoor protection when air quality alerts are issued.
Regional Context
At 40.3 points below the Texas state average, Briscoe County is among the lower-risk counties in the state for natural disaster exposure.
Is your household prepared for Briscoe County's hazards?
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.