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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 75454

Melissa, Texas

7.5out of 10
High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 75454

ZIP 75454 scores 7.5/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Tornado Extreme Heat

All 18 Hazard Scores

Tornado
10.0
Hail
10.0
Extreme Heat
9.8
Cold Wave
9.6
Ice Storm
9.3
Winter Weather
9.2
Strong Wind
8.9
Earthquake
8.4
Wildfire
8.3
Hurricane
7.3
Lightning
7.2
Landslide
5.9
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Drought
4.1
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 75454
7.5
Texas avg.
5.6
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Above-average risk β€” 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: ZIP 75454, Texas

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 75454 serves the Melissa community. The diverse climate of this part of Texas β€” bringing an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 75454's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.5/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include tornado and heat.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 75454's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably above the 5.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and tornado, as measured by FEMA across Texas. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 75454'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 ZIP 75454: Hail preparedness

  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
  • Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
  • Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 75454

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 75454 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

22,990

Suburban

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 33.3Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 8.3/10

Coordinates

33.2830Β° N, 96.5607Β° 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 75454

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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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.