Natural Disaster Risk in Sylvester
Texas
Risk Summary for Sylvester
Sylvester scores 3.7/10 (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: Sylvester, Texas
Located in the arid interior West in Fisher County, Sylvester is a small unincorporated community. 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 Sylvester a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Sylvester's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.7/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Prolonged drought is the primary hazard risk, shaped by low annual rainfall, high evaporation rates, and increasing temperature trends that deepen and lengthen dry periods. Secondary hazards include hail and wildfire.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Sylvester'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 hail, as measured by FEMA across Fisher County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, Sylvester is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers drought — remains prudent for all residents.
What this means for Sylvester: Drought preparedness
- 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.
- Adopt water-efficient landscaping and fixtures to reduce strain during extended dry periods.
Local Factors for Sylvester
These city-level factors differentiate Sylvester from other communities in Fisher County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
37
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 32.7°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 5.5/10
Coordinates
32.6751° N, 100.2094° W
Fisher 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.