Kendall County Disaster Risk
Kendall County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
65th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#90
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
75th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 75% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Moderate
Higher than 85% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 74% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 9% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 48% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Kendall County, Texas
Kendall's risk sits above national baseline
Kendall County scores 65.49, exceeding the US average and earning a "Relatively Low" risk rating that reflects modest but meaningful hazard exposure. Wildfire and flood risks emerge as the primary drivers of this above-average profile.
Kendall ranks moderate among Texas counties
At 65.49, Kendall sits 34% higher than Texas's state average of 49.00, placing it in the middle-to-upper tier of statewide risk. Wildfire risk of 85.46 is notably elevated compared to most Texas peers.
Kendall moderately exceeds nearby county risks
Kendall's score of 65.49 runs higher than Kent County (1.08) and Kinney County (2.19) but lower than Kerr County (77.16). The Hill Country position exposes Kendall to wildfire and drought conditions its western neighbors largely escape.
Wildfires and tornadoes pose greatest threats
Wildfire risk reaches 85.46—among the state's highest—while tornado risk of 73.57 remains well above average for the region. Dry summers and strong convective systems create a volatile combination.
Prepare for drought-driven wildfire seasons
Homeowner's insurance should explicitly cover wildfire damage; many standard policies exclude it unless added. Create a defensible perimeter around your home by clearing brush, trimming tree branches, and using fire-resistant roofing materials.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Kendall County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Kendall County
Risk Verdict
With a national percentile rank of 65th, Kendall County faces below-average hazard exposure relative to U.S. counties as a whole. Above-average risk does not mean imminent danger; it signals that informed, hazard-specific preparedness has high value here.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Kendall County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 85th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Flood ranks second at the 75th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (74th percentile), hurricane (48th percentile), earthquake (9th percentile).
Preparedness Context
At the 85th percentile nationally for wildfire risk, Kendall County households benefit from creating defensible space — a buffer of reduced vegetation around structures — and reviewing whether homeowners insurance covers wildfire damage in this region. The county's flood exposure at the 75th percentile nationally complements the wildfire risk — saturating rain after burn scarring often triggers secondary flood and debris flow events. Enrolling in the county's wireless emergency alert system and keeping a vehicle at least half-full during peak fire season are low-cost habits that dramatically reduce evacuation lag time for Kendall County residents.
Regional Context
At 16.5 points above the Texas state average, Kendall County carries meaningfully higher natural disaster exposure than a typical Texas county.
Is your household prepared for Kendall 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.