High Risk Texas  ·  Tornado / Severe Storm

Tarrant County TX

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
2110640
Area
863
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Severe Storm
FEMA Disasters
38
federally declared

Tarrant County, home to Fort Worth and Arlington, sits squarely in Tornado Alley. The county has faced repeated tornado strikes and severe hail events. A March 2023 tornado caused significant damage across suburban neighborhoods, underscoring the persistent threat residents face each spring storm season.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Severe Storm
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Zone X (Moderate Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 38
Last Major Event Tornado (March 2023)
Event Frequency Major event every 3–5 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (817) 884-1111
Emergency Shelters 35 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-20 West, I-30 West, I-35W North, TX-183

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// County Profile

County Tarrant County TX
State Texas (TX)
Population 2110640
Area 863 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone X (Moderate Risk)

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