Natural Disaster Risk in Winfield

Natural Hazard Profile: Winfield, Texas

Located in the interior eastern United States in Titus County, Winfield is a small community of about 629. 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 Winfield a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Winfield's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.5/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. Secondary hazards include hail and wind.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Winfield's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by ice storm and hail, as measured by FEMA across Titus County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Winfield residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for ice storm and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.