Natural Disaster Risk in Silverton

Natural Hazard Profile: Silverton, Texas

Located in the arid interior West in Briscoe County, Silverton is a small community of about 845. 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 Silverton a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Silverton's composite natural disaster risk at 3.8 out of 10 — low risk. Drought is the leading natural hazard, with multi-year dry periods capable of depleting water supplies, devastating agriculture, and increasing wildfire risk across the region. Residents should also account for wildfire and hail risk in their preparedness planning.

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

Silverton 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.