Hood County Disaster Risk
Hood County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
71th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#79
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
62th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 62% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Moderate
Higher than 91% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Moderate
Higher than 92% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 30% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 53% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Hood County, Texas
Hood County risk moderately exceeds national
Hood County's composite risk score of 70.52 earns a "Relatively Low" rating but still surpasses the national average. The north-central Texas county faces concentrated exposure to wildfires and tornadoes that drive its overall profile.
Above-average risk for Texas state
With a score of 70.52 compared to Texas's state average of 49.00, Hood County ranks higher-risk than typical. The county's position in north-central Texas makes it vulnerable to spring severe weather and wildfire threats.
Comparable risk to nearby central Texas
Hood County's 70.52 score is very close to Hill County (72.96) and Hopkins County (71.22), placing it in the mid-range of the central Texas cluster. All three counties face similar tornado and wildfire exposure.
Wildfires and tornadoes dominate threats
Wildfire risk reaches 91.28 and tornado risk stands at 92.11, making severe weather and drought-driven fire the county's top two hazards. Flood risk of 61.93 is moderate but meaningful in parts of the county.
Prepare for wind and wildfire events
Hood County residents need homeowners insurance with strong wind/hail coverage and should ensure wildfire damage is included in their policy. Create defensible space around your home and maintain a preparedness plan for spring tornado season and summer fire season.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Hood County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Hood County
Risk Verdict
At the 71th percentile nationally, Hood County experiences a manageable level of natural hazard risk that falls below the U.S. median. Hood County's risk profile calls for targeted preparedness, focusing on the hazard categories that dominate the county's score.
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado risk is Hood County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 92th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Wildfire ranks second at the 91th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include flood (62th percentile), hurricane (53th percentile), earthquake (30th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Hood County's primary hazard, tornado, ranks at the 92th percentile nationally. In Hood County, mobile homes and manufactured housing face significantly higher tornado risk than site-built structures; residents in these homes should identify the nearest permanent community shelter in advance. Wildfire is the second hazard driver for Hood County at the 91th percentile nationally, meaning households should maintain awareness of both severe-weather and wildfire-specific warning systems. The highest-risk window for tornado fatalities is overnight, when Hood County residents may be asleep. A NOAA weather radio with overnight alert capability is the single most impactful low-cost preparedness step available to Hood County households.
Regional Context
Hood County falls 21.5 points above Texas's typical county risk level, which means the hazard environment here is notably more demanding than the state baseline.
Is your household prepared for Hood 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.