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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 76874

Roosevelt, Texas

4.7out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 76874

ZIP 76874 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 76874
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 76874, Texas

ZIP 76874 in Roosevelt sits in the South Central 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 76874 carries an overall risk score of 4.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Lightning from frequent convective storms is the leading natural hazard, with above-average strike density creating risks for outdoor activities, trees, and sensitive infrastructure. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and drought.

Within Texas, ZIP 76874'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 lightning 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 76874'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 76874: Lightning preparedness

  • Avoid plumbing and corded electronics during active thunderstorms.
  • 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.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 76874

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 76874 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

N/A

Rural

Geographic Zone

Gulf Coast

Hurricane, surge & flood risk

Climate Band

Warm Subtropical

Latitude 30.5Β°

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

30.4769Β° N, 100.1227Β° 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 76874

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.