Wilbarger County Disaster Risk
Wilbarger County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
46th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#139
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
13th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 13% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 64% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 62% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 35% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 29% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Wilbarger County, Texas
Wilbarger sits near the national middle
With a composite risk score of 46.09 and a "Relatively Low" rating, Wilbarger County sits slightly below the national average for natural disaster risk. While not among the nation's safest counties, Wilbarger faces moderate exposure overall.
Lower-risk compared to Texas average
Wilbarger's score of 46.09 falls below Texas's state average of 49.00, placing it in the lower-risk half of Texas counties. The county benefits from relatively reduced exposure compared to many other Texas areas.
Safer than Wichita, comparable to Wheeler
Wilbarger County (46.09) faces notably lower risk than neighbor Wichita County (81.90) but slightly higher exposure than Wheeler County (41.28). It occupies a middle position in the Panhandle's risk spectrum.
Wildfire and tornado risks dominate
Wilbarger's wildfire risk of 63.52 and tornado risk of 61.86 emerge as the county's primary hazards, both elevated within its overall profile. Flood risk of 13.49 remains minimal, while hurricane exposure is negligible.
Focus on wind and wildfire coverage
Wilbarger County homeowners should prioritize wind damage coverage within their homeowners insurance policy for tornado and straight-line wind events. Verify that your policy covers wildfire damage, and create defensible space around your property during wildfire season.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Wilbarger County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Wilbarger County
Risk Verdict
At the 46th percentile nationally, Wilbarger County experiences a manageable level of natural hazard risk that falls below the U.S. median. Being ranked at the 46th percentile nationally is an advantage for Wilbarger County — it means fewer statistically likely events, though basic readiness ensures households are covered when exceptions occur.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Wilbarger County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 64th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 62th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (35th percentile), hurricane (29th percentile), flood (13th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Wilbarger County's primary hazard at the 64th percentile nationally. For Wilbarger 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. The county's tornado exposure at the 62th percentile nationally complements the wildfire risk — saturating rain after burn scarring often triggers secondary flood and debris flow events. Wilbarger 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
At 2.9 points from the Texas county mean, Wilbarger County's overall disaster risk profile is close to typical for this state, with no dramatic deviation in either direction.
Is your household prepared for Wilbarger 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.