Reeves County Disaster Risk
Reeves County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
19th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#196
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
32th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 32% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 51% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 19% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 25% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 16% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Reeves County, Texas
Reeves County ranks among nation's safest
Reeves County's composite risk score of 19.15 places it in the Very Low category, well below the national average and among the safest counties nationally. Residents enjoy exceptionally low exposure to most major natural disaster types.
Texas's safest county by composite score
Reeves County's 19.15 score ranks as the lowest in Texas, nearly 30 points below the state average of 49.00. This exceptional safety profile reflects the remote, sparsely populated character of far West Texas.
Safer than all surrounding West Texas counties
Reeves County's Very Low rating significantly outpaces neighboring Pecos, Terrell, and Brewster counties, which face higher wildfire and flood exposures. Its position in the isolated Permian Basin contributes to reduced multi-hazard overlap.
Wildfire presents the main concern
Wildfire risk reaches 51.15 in Reeves County, making it the county's primary natural hazard despite overall very low risk. Flood risk at 31.52 ranks second, tied to flash-flood potential in desert terrain.
Homeowners should cover wildfire exposure
Reeves County residents should verify that wildfire damage is explicitly included in homeowners policies, as coverage gaps are common in remote areas. Standard homeowners policies typically cover flood through separate riders if purchased.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Reeves County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Reeves County
Risk Verdict
Reeves County carries a low natural disaster risk burden, scoring at the 19th percentile under the FEMA National Risk Index. At the 19th percentile nationally, Reeves County's natural hazard profile is comparatively favorable — community resilience is reinforced when individual households maintain a reviewed emergency plan.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Reeves County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 51th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Flood ranks second at the 32th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (25th percentile), tornado (19th percentile), hurricane (16th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Reeves County's primary hazard at the 51th percentile nationally. For Reeves County households in high-WUI areas, go-bag readiness — the ability to leave within 15 minutes — is more important than shelter-in-place planning for most residential properties. A secondary flood exposure at the 32th percentile nationally means Reeves County residents face hazards from two distinct natural peril categories during different seasons. Reeves County county's local emergency management office publishes community-specific wildfire risk assessments and evacuation zone maps; households should review their zone assignment and sign up for zone-specific alerts.
Regional Context
Compared to the Texas county average, Reeves County's composite score runs 29.9 points lower — a gap that reflects the county's relatively modest hazard profile within its state context.
Is your household prepared for Reeves 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.