Johnson County south of Fort Worth is within the 50-mile ingestion zone of Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant and faces moderate tornado risk in the Texas tornado corridor. The Brazos River creates flooding risk. Cleburne serves as the county seat. The county has experienced tornado events and sits in a moderate severe weather zone on the southern DFW metro edge. Growth pressure from the Fort Worth metro is expanding residential development into the county.
// 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 Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (817) 556-6300 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35W US-67 TX-174 TX-171 |
// County Profile
| County | Johnson County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 196 |
| Area | 726 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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