Natural Disaster Risk in Coleman

Natural Hazard Profile: Coleman, Texas

Coleman is a town of roughly 4,981 residents in Coleman County, in the Deep South. The area experiences an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west, with overlapping tornado, hurricane, flood, and drought seasons shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Coleman.

FEMA rates Coleman's composite natural disaster risk at 5.1 out of 10 — moderate risk. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Residents should also account for wildfire and drought risk in their preparedness planning.

Coleman's risk score, slightly below the 5.6/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Coleman County, the highest-scoring are hail, wildfire, and drought. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Coleman residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hail is recommended.