Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 79316

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 79316, Texas

ZIP 79316 in Brownfield sits in the arid interior West. 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 79316 carries an overall risk score of 5.6/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to drought and cold wave.

Within Texas, ZIP 79316'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 hail as the foremost hazard, followed by drought and cold wave. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 79316'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 hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.