Natural Disaster Risk in Tennessee Colony
Texas
Risk Summary for Tennessee Colony
Tennessee Colony scores 6.9/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tornado.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Tennessee Colony, Texas
Tennessee Colony, in Anderson County, is a town of roughly 2,697 residents situated in the Deep South. Its diverse climate brings an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west, and in particular overlapping tornado, hurricane, flood, and drought seasons. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Tennessee Colony residents and property owners must navigate.
Tennessee Colony's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.9/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant tornado risk, positioned where atmospheric conditions regularly generate severe rotating thunderstorms capable of producing violent tornadoes. Secondary hazards include wind and cold wave.
Within Texas, Tennessee Colony's risk is, slightly above the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Anderson County identifies tornado as the foremost hazard, followed by wind and cold wave. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Tennessee Colony's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for Tennessee Colony: Tornado preparedness
- Review whether your insurance covers wind and debris damage, and document belongings in advance.
- Identify the safest interior room on the lowest floor — away from windows — as your shelter.
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and have a NOAA weather radio as a backup.
Local Factors for Tennessee Colony
These city-level factors differentiate Tennessee Colony from other communities in Anderson County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
2,697
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 31.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 8.1/10
Coordinates
31.7893° N, 95.8926° W
Anderson 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 Tennessee Colony
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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.