Natural Disaster Risk in Roosevelt

Natural Hazard Profile: Roosevelt, Texas

Roosevelt is a small unincorporated community in Kimble 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 Roosevelt.

FEMA rates Roosevelt's composite natural disaster risk at 4.7 out of 10 — moderate risk. High lightning activity is the primary natural hazard concern, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces dense ground strike patterns across the area. Residents should also account for wildfire and drought risk in their preparedness planning.

Roosevelt's risk score, slightly 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 Kimble County, the highest-scoring are lightning, wildfire, and drought. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Roosevelt 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 lightning is recommended.