Crane County Disaster Risk
Crane County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
1th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#248
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
4th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 4% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 54% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 14% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 7% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 11% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Crane County, Texas
Crane County enjoys exceptionally low disaster risk
Crane County's composite risk score of just 1.15 represents one of the lowest natural disaster exposures in the United States. This "Very Low" rating means residents face minimal threat from most major hazard types.
Texas's safest or near-safest county
Crane County's score of 1.15 is 98% below Texas's state average of 49.00, making it among the state's most protected areas. This exceptional standing provides residents with genuine peace of mind regarding natural disasters.
Exceptional safety compared to peer counties
Crane County (1.15) is far safer than Crockett County (5.82), Cottle County (12.47), and virtually all other surveyed Texas counties. Only a handful of U.S. counties match Crane's near-zero composite risk profile.
No significant disaster threats identified
All risks in Crane County remain negligible: wildfire (54.10), tornado (13.96), flood (3.53), earthquake (7.35), and hurricane (11.10). This balanced, low-risk profile across all hazard types is exceptionally rare.
Standard insurance provides adequate protection
Crane County residents benefit from minimal disaster risk, making basic homeowners insurance typically sufficient. Standard policies address the few low-probability hazards present without need for specialized wildfire or flood coverage.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Crane County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Crane County
Risk Verdict
Natural disaster exposure in Crane County is lower than roughly three-quarters of U.S. counties, with a composite score at the 1th percentile. Residents of Crane County can use the 1th percentile ranking as a baseline, while recognizing that individual properties may still lie in specific hazard zones that differ from the county average.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Crane County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 54th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 14th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include hurricane (11th percentile), earthquake (7th percentile), flood (4th percentile).
Preparedness Context
At the 54th percentile nationally for wildfire, Crane County residents should verify whether their insurance policy includes replacement cost coverage for structures and whether the insurer still writes new policies in this fire-risk zone. The county's tornado exposure at the 14th percentile nationally complements the wildfire risk — saturating rain after burn scarring often triggers secondary flood and debris flow events. Local USFS or Cal Fire (where applicable) fire risk maps and seasonal Red Flag Warning alerts from the National Weather Service are two free resources Crane County residents can use to stay ahead of rapidly changing wildfire conditions.
Regional Context
Crane County is 47.9 composite risk points below the Texas state mean, meaning most other Texas counties face higher natural hazard exposure.
Is your household prepared for Crane 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.