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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 75426

Clarksville, Texas

5.6out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 75426

ZIP 75426 scores 5.6/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.

Top Hazards

Ice Storm Drought Tornado

All 18 Hazard Scores

Ice Storm
10.0
Drought
8.1
Tornado
7.6
Wildfire
6.5
Hail
6.5
Hurricane
6.4
Extreme Heat
6.3
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Cold Wave
4.7
Earthquake
4.5
Strong Wind
4.5
Avalanche
4.5
Lightning
4.2
Winter Weather
3.4
Landslide
2.0
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 75426
5.6
Texas avg.
5.6
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 75426, Texas

ZIP 75426 covers part of the Clarksville area, in the interior eastern United States. The surrounding region 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 natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 75426's composite natural disaster risk at 5.6 out of 10 β€” moderate risk. Freezing rain and ice accretion are the primary winter hazard, with glaze ice events capable of downing power lines, snapping tree limbs, and making roads impassable for days. Residents should also account for drought and tornado risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 75426's risk score, near the 5.6/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are ice storm, drought, and tornado. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 75426's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that ice storm exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 75426: Ice Storm preparedness

  • Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
  • Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
  • Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 75426

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 75426 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

4,351

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 33.7Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 6.5/10

Coordinates

33.6561Β° N, 95.0109Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 75426

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.