Webb County hazard data

Laredo, TX Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative cold wave risk for Webb County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.124 per year for the area.

#18 of 53 covered Texas cities for cold wave risk β†’FEMA relative score 96.9/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Laredo's cold wave risk is very high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Webb County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.124 per year for cold wave. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

0.124 per year

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FEMA area population
266,380
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
96.9/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Cold Wave

Very High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

96.9/100

FEMA annualized frequency
0.124 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$1M
Recorded events
2

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Webb County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Cold wave risk in Laredo

For Laredo, FEMA rates cold wave risk for Webb County as very high, with a relative score of 96.9/100. The next highest relative scores are hurricane at 81.8/100 and ice storm at 81.4/100.

Using FEMA data for Webb County, Laredo is #18 among 53 covered Texas entries for cold wave risk.

What to check for cold wave

  • βœ“Check the heating system, insulation, and pipe protection at the property.
  • βœ“Choose a safe backup heat source and install the required alarms.
  • βœ“Plan where the household can stay during a prolonged heat or power outage.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Laredo. All FEMA figures on this page cover Webb County.

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City
Laredo, TX
FEMA data area
Webb County
County FIPS
48479

Questions about disaster risk in Laredo

The FEMA figures cover Webb County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much cold wave risk does Laredo, TX have?

FEMA rates relative cold wave risk for Webb County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 0.124 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Laredo rank for cold wave risk in Texas?

Among 53 Texas cities covered by this directory, Laredo is #18 for relative cold wave risk based on FEMA's score for Webb County. Homes within Laredo can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Laredo?

In FEMA's data for Webb County, the highest relative ratings are Cold Wave (Very High), Hurricane (Relatively Low), and Ice Storm (Relatively Moderate). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Laredo or Webb County?

The hazard numbers cover Webb County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Laredo safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Webb County an overall relative risk rating of relatively low. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Laredo do first for cold wave preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.