Randall County adjacent to Potter County south of Amarillo hosts Canyon and is within close proximity of the Pantex nuclear weapons assembly plant. The county faces serious tornado risk on the flat Texas High Plains. Palo Duro Canyon — the second largest canyon in the United States — creates unique terrain-driven flash flooding and emergency access challenges. West Texas A&M University creates institutional emergency planning requirements.
// 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
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Nuclear Weapons Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2023 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (806) 468-5500 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-27 US-87 TX-217 TX-60 |
// County Profile
| County | Randall County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 139 |
| Area | 914 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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