Natural Disaster Risk in D Hanis

Natural Hazard Profile: D Hanis, Texas

Located along the Gulf Coast in Medina County, D Hanis is a small community of about 779. The diverse climate that characterizes this part of Texas — marked by an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making D Hanis a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

D Hanis's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.5/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Prolonged drought is the primary hazard risk, shaped by low annual rainfall, high evaporation rates, and increasing temperature trends that deepen and lengthen dry periods. Secondary hazards include lightning and wind.

Relative to other U.S. communities, D Hanis's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by drought and lightning, as measured by FEMA across Medina County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, D Hanis residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for drought and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.