Foard County Disaster Risk
Foard County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
4th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#232
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
1th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 1% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 41% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 17% 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 13% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Foard County, Texas
Foard County ranks among safest nationwide
Foard County's composite risk score of 4.45 places it in the very low risk category with minimal natural disaster exposure. Residents enjoy exceptional protection from natural hazards compared to typical Americans across most major threat categories.
Exceptional safety for Texas
Foard County's score of 4.45 vastly underperforms the Texas state average of 49.00, making it among the state's safest jurisdictions. This remarkable advantage stems from minimal flood (1.05), tornado (17.05), and hurricane (12.97) risks.
Safe as Fisher County, safer than Floyd
Foard County's risk score of 4.45 rivals Fisher County (1.94) as the region's safest area, with exceptional flood (1.05) and earthquake (7.32) protection. Only wildfire risk (41.06) moderately exceeds neighboring counties' averages.
Wildfire presents only notable concern
Wildfire risk (41.06) represents Foard County's primary hazard, though it remains below state average. All other threats—tornado (17.05), hurricane (12.97), earthquake (7.32), and flood (1.05)—score among the state's lowest.
Maintain basic coverage for wildfire risk
Foard County's exceptionally low overall risk means standard homeowners insurance typically suffices for most residents. Verify wildfire coverage in your policy given the 41.06 score; maintaining defensible space and brush management provides cost-effective additional protection against this primary local hazard.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Foard County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Foard County
Risk Verdict
At the 4th percentile nationally, Foard County experiences relatively limited natural hazard pressure compared to most of the country. A preparedness foundation — alert registration, household communication plan, and a basic supply review — costs little and remains valuable even at Foard County's favorable 4th percentile ranking.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Foard County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 41th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 17th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include hurricane (13th percentile), earthquake (7th percentile), flood (1th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Foard County's dominant hazard is wildfire, ranked at the 41th percentile nationally. Maintaining at least 30 feet of lean, clean vegetation around structures in Foard County and keeping gutters clear of debris significantly reduces ignition risk from wind-driven embers. A secondary tornado exposure at the 17th percentile nationally means Foard County residents face hazards from two distinct natural peril categories during different seasons. Foard County's households benefit from reviewing homeowners insurance before fire season, specifically whether the policy covers replacement cost rather than actual cash value, and whether it includes additional living expenses if displacement is required.
Regional Context
A composite score 44.5 points below the Texas state average puts Foard County in a better-than-typical position relative to neighboring counties.
Is your household prepared for Foard County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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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.