Natural Disaster Risk in Eastland County

Natural Hazard Profile: Eastland County, Texas

Eastland County, in the United States in Texas, is characterized by its diverse climate — an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west. The county faces overlapping tornado, hurricane, flood, and drought seasons, and its FEMA risk assessment establishes the hazard baseline shared by all the towns and cities it contains.

Eastland County's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of wildfire dominates the local risk environment, with hot, dry summers and abundant fuel creating dangerous fire conditions each year. Secondary hazards include hail and tornado.

Within Texas, Eastland County's risk is, near the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Eastland County identifies wildfire as the foremost hazard, followed by hail and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Eastland County residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for wildfire is recommended.