Moderate Risk Texas  ·  Tornado / High Wind

Lubbock County TX

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
320976
Area
900
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / High Wind
FEMA Disasters
25
federally declared

Lubbock County on the South Plains of Texas faces persistent tornado and high wind threats. The flat terrain provides no natural barriers to severe storms, and the county averages some of the highest wind speeds in Texas. Significant hail events regularly damage crops and property across this agricultural region.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / High Wind
Secondary Hazard Hail
FEMA Flood Zone Zone X (Low-Moderate Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 25
Last Major Event Tornado (May 2021)
Event Frequency Major event every 5–7 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (806) 775-2915
Emergency Shelters 14 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes US-82 East, I-27 North, US-87 South

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// County Profile

County Lubbock County TX
State Texas (TX)
Population 320976
Area 900 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone X (Low-Moderate Risk)

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