Natural Disaster Risk in Falfurrias

Natural Hazard Profile: Falfurrias, Texas

Falfurrias, in Brooks County, is a town of roughly 6,772 residents situated along the Gulf Coast. Its diverse climate brings an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west, and in particular overlapping tornado, hurricane, flood, and drought seasons. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Falfurrias residents and property owners must navigate.

Falfurrias's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Cold wave events are the primary hazard risk, driven by periodic invasions of Arctic air that drive wind chills to life-threatening levels and stress heating systems. Secondary hazards include hurricane and hail.

Within Texas, Falfurrias's risk is, slightly below the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Brooks County identifies cold wave as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and hail. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Falfurrias 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 cold wave is recommended.