Laredo on the US-Mexico border is consistently one of the hottest cities in the United States with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 110°F. The Rio Grande creates flooding risk and the city faces flash flooding from desert storm events. As one of the busiest international border crossings in the world Laredo has enormous binational emergency coordination requirements. The city's border economy is highly sensitive to any emergency disruptions affecting international bridge access.
// 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.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (956) 795-2700 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 US-83 TX-255 TX-359 |
| Elevation | 430 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Webb County TX
Texas · Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk