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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 76877

San Saba, Texas

4.2out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 76877

ZIP 76877 scores 4.2/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Drought.

Top Hazards

Drought Wildfire Hurricane

All 18 Hazard Scores

Drought
7.9
Wildfire
7.5
Hurricane
5.9
Hail
5.6
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Winter Weather
3.8
Tornado
3.3
Extreme Heat
3.3
Lightning
3.3
Cold Wave
3.0
Strong Wind
2.4
Landslide
2.4
Ice Storm
1.9
Earthquake
1.6
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 76877
4.2
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 76877, Texas

ZIP 76877 in San Saba sits in the Deep South. 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 76877 carries an overall risk score of 4.2/10, placing it in the moderate category. Drought is the leading natural hazard, with multi-year dry periods capable of depleting water supplies, devastating agriculture, and increasing wildfire risk across the region. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and hurricane.

Within Texas, ZIP 76877'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 drought as the foremost hazard, followed by wildfire and hurricane. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 76877 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices β€” an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for drought is recommended.

What this means for ZIP 76877: Drought preparedness

  • Follow local water-use restrictions, which may be enacted during severe drought conditions.
  • Adopt water-efficient landscaping and fixtures to reduce strain during extended dry periods.
  • Be aware that prolonged drought raises secondary risks including wildfire and foundation soil movement.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 76877

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 76877 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

4,111

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Warm Subtropical

Latitude 31.2Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 7.5/10

Coordinates

31.1581Β° N, 98.7536Β° 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 76877

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.