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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 78935

Alleyton, Texas

5.9out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 78935

ZIP 78935 scores 5.9/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Drought.

Top Hazards

Drought Hurricane Cold Wave

All 18 Hazard Scores

Drought
9.3
Hurricane
9.2
Cold Wave
8.3
Tornado
7.5
Extreme Heat
6.7
Lightning
6.6
Ice Storm
6.3
Hail
6.0
Wildfire
5.6
Strong Wind
5.4
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Winter Weather
3.9
Earthquake
3.3
Landslide
2.7
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 78935
5.9
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 78935, Texas

ZIP 78935 in Alleyton sits along the Gulf Coast. 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 78935 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, 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 hurricane and cold wave.

Within Texas, ZIP 78935's risk is, near the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Texas identifies drought as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and cold wave. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 78935'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 drought exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 78935: 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 78935

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 78935 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

734

Rural

Geographic Zone

Gulf Coast

Hurricane, surge & flood risk

Climate Band

Warm Subtropical

Latitude 29.7Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 5.6/10

Coordinates

29.6880Β° N, 96.4301Β° 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 78935

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.