Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 76519

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 76519, Texas

Located in the South Central United States, ZIP 76519 serves the Burlington community. The diverse climate of this part of Texas — bringing an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 76519's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Prolonged drought is the primary hazard risk, shaped by low annual rainfall, high evaporation rates, and increasing temperature trends that deepen and lengthen dry periods. Secondary hazards include lightning and hurricane.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 76519'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 drought and lightning, as measured by FEMA across Texas. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 76519 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for drought 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.