Natural Hazard Risks in Austin, TX
Population: 979K · Texas
Austin faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from tornados (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Austin, TX.
Hazard Risk Overview
Tornado Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Austin's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $96M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Austin's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $214M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Extreme Heat Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Austin's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $23M from this hazard type
- •31 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Austin's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $4M from this hazard type
- •9 events on record in proximity
Wildfire Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •4 events on record in proximity
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