Rockwall County the smallest county in Texas by land area sits east of Dallas on Lake Ray Hubbard and is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. The county faces serious tornado risk — a significant tornado struck in 2019. Lake Ray Hubbard creates flooding risk. The tiny county's explosive growth has outpaced emergency infrastructure development creating shelter capacity gaps relative to the growing population.
// 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 | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (972) 882-0281 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-30 TX-66 TX-205 TX-276 |
// County Profile
| County | Rockwall County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 107 |
| Area | 149 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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