Natural Disaster Risk in De Leon
Texas
Risk Summary for De Leon
De Leon scores 5.7/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Wildfire.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: De Leon, Texas
Located in the interior eastern United States in Comanche County, De Leon is a town of roughly 4,081 residents. 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 De Leon a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
De Leon's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Fire risk is the leading concern in the area, where seasonal drought and combustible vegetation combine to create a high-risk wildfire environment. Secondary hazards include hail and drought.
Relative to other U.S. communities, De Leon's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by wildfire and hail, as measured by FEMA across Comanche County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
De Leon's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that wildfire exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for De Leon: Wildfire preparedness
- Use fire-resistant roofing and screen vents to block ember intrusion, the leading cause of home ignition.
- Prepare a go-bag and evacuation plan; wildfires can move faster than expected when winds pick up.
- Create defensible space by clearing flammable vegetation within 30–100 feet of structures.
Local Factors for De Leon
These city-level factors differentiate De Leon from other communities in Comanche County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
4,081
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 32.1°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 9.3/10
Coordinates
32.1178° N, 98.5672° W
Comanche County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.