Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Moderate


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Moderate


Flood Risk: High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

4

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Bexar County, Texas faces a relatively high overall risk score of 98.28, with specific categories like wildfires (98.05) and floods (95.16) also rated as relatively high risk. The county has experienced a significant number of lightning events (68.54%), with a high risk rating of 98.97, while hail events (2.98%) have a very high risk rating of 99.68. The area is prone to hurricanes (3.59%) with a moderate risk rating of 87.62, and tornadoes (0.44%) with a very high risk rating of 99.87.

The climate in Bexar County is characterized by frequent lightning events and hailstorms, leading to a high risk of property damage. The county's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico increases the likelihood of hurricanes, contributing to the moderate risk rating for hurricane events. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region also adds to the risk of earthquakes and landslides, although the frequency of ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
21 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
801 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2018-10-24

Flooding

Tropical Storm Harvey

2017-08-25

Flooding

Tropical Storm Patricia

2015-10-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-06-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-11-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-10-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-09-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-06-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-10-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-06-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

1986-05-31