Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 79776

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 79776, Texas

ZIP 79776 covers part of the Penwell area, in the Deep South. 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 79776's composite natural disaster risk at 6.9 out of 10 — high risk. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Residents should also account for winter and wildfire risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 79776's risk score, slightly above the 5.6/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are hail, winter, and wildfire. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 79776 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hail and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.