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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 76854

London, Texas

4.7out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 76854

ZIP 76854 scores 4.7/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Lightning.

Top Hazards

Lightning Wildfire Drought

All 18 Hazard Scores

Lightning
8.4
Wildfire
7.9
Drought
6.9
Hurricane
6.7
Hail
5.8
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Winter Weather
4.4
Landslide
4.4
Extreme Heat
3.5
Tornado
3.4
Cold Wave
2.6
Strong Wind
2.2
Earthquake
1.7
Ice Storm
1.7
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 76854
4.7
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 76854, Texas

ZIP 76854 covers part of the London area, in the South Central 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 76854's composite natural disaster risk at 4.7 out of 10 β€” moderate risk. High lightning activity is the primary natural hazard concern, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces dense ground strike patterns across the area. Residents should also account for wildfire and drought risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 76854's risk score, slightly below the 5.6/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are lightning, wildfire, and drought. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 76854'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 lightning exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 76854: Lightning preparedness

  • Install whole-home surge protection to shield electronics from strike-related power surges.
  • Follow the "when thunder roars, go indoors" rule and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
  • Avoid plumbing and corded electronics during active thunderstorms.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 76854

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 76854 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

345

Rural

Geographic Zone

Gulf Coast

Hurricane, surge & flood risk

Climate Band

Warm Subtropical

Latitude 30.6Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 7.9/10

Coordinates

30.5712Β° N, 99.5395Β° 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 76854

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.