Natural Disaster Risk in Leakey

Natural Hazard Profile: Leakey, Texas

Located along the Gulf Coast in Real County, Leakey is a small community of about 1,472. 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 Leakey a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Leakey's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.0/10 (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 hurricane and tsunami.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Leakey's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably below the 5.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by wildfire and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across Real County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Leakey 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.