Natural Disaster Risk in Fort Davis
Texas
Risk Summary for Fort Davis
Fort Davis scores 4.0/10 (Moderate risk), near 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: Fort Davis, Texas
Fort Davis is a small community of about 1,779 in Jeff Davis County, in the South Central United States. 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 Fort Davis.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Fort Davis carries an overall risk score of 4.0/10, placing it in the moderate category. Fire risk is the leading concern in the area, where seasonal drought and combustible vegetation combine to create a high-risk wildfire environment. The area also faces notable exposure to avalanche and tsunami.
Fort Davis's risk score, considerably below the 5.6/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Jeff Davis County, the highest-scoring are wildfire, avalanche, and tsunami. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a moderate risk rating, Fort Davis 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 wildfire is recommended.
What this means for Fort Davis: Wildfire preparedness
- Create defensible space by clearing flammable vegetation within 30–100 feet of structures.
- 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.
Local Factors for Fort Davis
These city-level factors differentiate Fort Davis from other communities in Jeff Davis County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,779
Small TownGeographic Zone
Gulf Coast
Hurricane, surge & flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 30.7°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 9.0/10
Coordinates
30.6853° N, 103.9791° W
Jeff Davis 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.