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
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
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
- •36 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
- •17 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Wildfire Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •8 events on record in proximity
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How this data is built
Austin risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Austin, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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