Dallam County Disaster Risk
Dallam County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
51th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#135
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
15th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 15% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 75% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 36% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 34% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Dallam County, Texas
Dallam County faces moderate disaster risk
Dallam County's composite risk score of 51.15 places it in the "Relatively Low" category and slightly above the national average. This modest elevation reflects concentrated wildfire and tornado exposure in the Texas Panhandle.
Above-average risk for Texas overall
Dallam County's score of 51.15 exceeds Texas's state average of 49.00 by 4%, positioning it in the upper-middle tier of Texas hazard exposure. The county experiences notably higher wildfire and tornado risks than the state norm.
Riskier than most surveyed West Texas counties
Dallam County (51.15) carries higher composite risk than Culberson County (11.64), Crane County (1.15), and Crockett County (5.82), but less than Cooke County (73.31). Its Panhandle location drives elevated wildfire and tornado exposure.
Wildfire and tornado dominate hazard profile
Wildfire risk at 74.55 and tornado risk at 35.97 represent Dallam County's primary threats; earthquake (34.29) and flood (14.95) risks remain secondary. Hurricane data is not available for this region.
Comprehensive storm and fire preparation needed
Dallam County residents should prioritize defensible space, vegetation management, and tornado shelter access. Standard homeowners and flood insurance, supplemented by wildfire coverage, provides essential multi-hazard protection.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Dallam County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Dallam County
Risk Verdict
Dallam County has a below-average natural disaster risk profile, scoring at the 51th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Households in Dallam County benefit from knowing which individual hazard types — flood, wildfire, tornado, or hurricane — are the primary contributors.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Dallam County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 75th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 36th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (34th percentile), flood (15th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire is Dallam County's top-ranked natural hazard at the 75th percentile nationally. Dallam County residents should assess whether their property lies within or adjacent to a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zone, where ember transport and rapid spread pose the highest risk. Alongside wildfire, tornado at the 36th percentile nationally means a multi-season preparedness mindset — fire season and flood or storm season often require different household plans. For Dallam County households, a practiced evacuation plan — with a primary and backup route designated before a fire occurs — provides more protection than any structural improvement when a wildfire approaches fast-moving terrain.
Regional Context
At just 2.1 composite points from the Texas average, Dallam County's natural disaster risk is closely in line with its in-state peers.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.