McAllen in the Rio Grande Valley of extreme south Texas faces serious hurricane risk from Gulf storms and flash flooding from the Rio Grande and local drainage systems. The city sits just north of the US-Mexico border creating binational emergency coordination requirements. The Rio Grande Valley is one of the most economically vulnerable regions in the nation and McAllen serves as the commercial hub for international trade crossing into Mexico.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 48 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Dolly (2008) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (956) 681-3000 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-83 West, US-281 North, TX-107 |
| Elevation | 118 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Hidalgo County TX
Texas · Hurricane / Flooding
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8/10
High Risk