Natural Disaster Risk in Newcastle
Texas
Risk Summary for Newcastle
Newcastle scores 3.9/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Drought.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Newcastle, Texas
Newcastle is a small community of about 1,053 in Throckmorton County, in the interior eastern 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 Newcastle.
FEMA rates Newcastle's composite natural disaster risk at 3.9 out of 10 — low risk. The area faces significant drought exposure, where below-average precipitation over extended periods strains water resources and drives secondary hazards like wildfire and crop failure. Residents should also account for wildfire and hail risk in their preparedness planning.
Newcastle's risk score, considerably below the 5.6/10 state average and below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Throckmorton County, the highest-scoring are drought, wildfire, and hail. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Newcastle carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — drought — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.
What this means for Newcastle: Drought preparedness
- Adopt water-efficient landscaping and fixtures to reduce strain during extended dry periods.
- Be aware that prolonged drought raises secondary risks including wildfire and foundation soil movement.
- Follow local water-use restrictions, which may be enacted during severe drought conditions.
Local Factors for Newcastle
These city-level factors differentiate Newcastle from other communities in Throckmorton County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,053
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.3°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 7.4/10
Coordinates
33.2517° N, 98.9364° W
Throckmorton County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Newcastle
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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.