Presidio County, Texas
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Presidio County, Texas has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 90% of US counties. It ranks 214th of 254 counties in Texas. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, drought and wildfires. FEMA estimates about $2.6 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $419 per resident. Since 1998 it has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (5 major disasters). The most recent was in February 2021 (severe winter storms). Only 18 homes here carry federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Presidio County
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Check local water restrictions.
- Choose drought-tolerant plants.
- Clear dry plants and debris within 5 feet of the house.
- Get home insurance quotes early; availability varies by area.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 18.1 | $1M | ||
| Drought | 87.5 | $722K | ||
| Wildfire | 80.2 | $216K | ||
| Heat wave | 45.5 | $156K | ||
| Lightning | 54.7 | $144K | ||
| Earthquake | 33.5 | $52K | ||
| Cold wave | 7.9 | $27K | ||
| Strong wind | 7.2 | $27K | ||
| Hail | 13.9 | $23K | ||
| Tornado | 7.8 | $22K | ||
| Ice storm | 31.6 | $18K | ||
| Winter weather | 20.1 | $9K | ||
| Hurricane | 14.4 | $2K | ||
| Avalanche | 45.3 | $195 | ||
| Landslide | 21.9 | $74 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is very high and community resilience is very low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Presidio County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
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Texas also had 106 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1955
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 171 storm reports in Presidio County since 1955, with 1 death and 0 injuries and about $2.7 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F0 tornado on May 12, 1965.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1965 | F0 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 17, 1965 | F0 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 17, 1965 | F0 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Feb 27, 1990 | F0 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 7, 1992 | F0 | – | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Presidio | $1M |
| Sep 9, 2008 | Flash Flood | Presidio | $1M |
| Jul 2, 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Presidio | $200K |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Flash Flood | Presidio | $100K |
| Jun 3, 2005 | Hail | Marfa | $100K |
| Jun 3, 2005 | Hail | Marfa | $50K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jun 29, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Flood insurance in Presidio County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Presidio County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 3,273 housing units.
Compare in Texas
All 254 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Inland flooding | |
| Dallas County | Inland flooding | |
| Tarrant County | Inland flooding | |
| Bexar County | Inland flooding | |
| Travis County | Inland flooding | |
| Collin County | Tornado | |
| Denton County | Tornado | |
| Hidalgo County | Hurricane |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster County | 12 | |
| Hudspeth County | 11 | |
| Jeff Davis County | 16 |
Common questions about Presidio County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Presidio County?
Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Presidio County, about $1.1 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Drought is second at $722,296.
How many federal disasters has Presidio County had?
Presidio County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1998, including 5 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms in February 2021.
Is Presidio County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 214th highest of 254 in Texas. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Presidio County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 167 homes in Presidio County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Presidio County had?
NOAA records list 5 tornadoes in Presidio County since 1950. The strongest was an F0 tornado on May 12, 1965. The weather service has also logged 79 hail reports and 23 floods here.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.