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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 75668

Lone Star, Texas

5.6out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 75668

ZIP 75668 scores 5.6/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.

Top Hazards

Ice Storm Hail Tornado

All 18 Hazard Scores

Ice Storm
9.3
Hail
8.4
Tornado
8.2
Wildfire
6.9
Strong Wind
6.8
Hurricane
6.6
Extreme Heat
6.5
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Earthquake
4.7
Avalanche
4.5
Winter Weather
4.4
Lightning
4.4
Cold Wave
4.0
Landslide
3.2
Drought
1.7
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 75668
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 75668, Texas

ZIP 75668 in Lone Star sits in the interior eastern United States. Its diverse climate produces an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west, and notably overlapping tornado, hurricane, flood, and drought seasons. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 75668 carries an overall risk score of 5.6/10, placing it in the moderate category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to hail and tornado.

Within Texas, ZIP 75668's risk is, near the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Texas identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by hail and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 75668'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 75668: Ice Storm preparedness

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

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 75668

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 75668 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

2,094

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 32.9Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 6.9/10

Coordinates

32.9085Β° N, 94.6848Β° 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 75668

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.