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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 76469

Putnam, Texas

4.9out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 76469

ZIP 76469 scores 4.9/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Wildfire Drought

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
8.7
Wildfire
8.4
Drought
6.5
Tornado
5.9
Winter Weather
5.8
Tsunami
5.4
Hurricane
5.3
Extreme Heat
5.1
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Landslide
4.7
Avalanche
4.5
Strong Wind
4.0
Cold Wave
2.7
Lightning
2.6
Earthquake
2.2
Ice Storm
2.2
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 76469
4.9
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 76469, Texas

ZIP 76469 in Putnam 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 76469 carries an overall risk score of 4.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and drought.

Within Texas, ZIP 76469's risk is, slightly below the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Texas identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by wildfire and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 76469'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 hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 76469: Hail preparedness

  • 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.
  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 76469

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 76469 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

9

Rural

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 32.3Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 8.4/10

Coordinates

32.3470Β° N, 99.2171Β° 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 76469

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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.