Midland in the Permian Basin of west Texas faces moderate tornado and high wind risk from its flat exposed position on the Llano Estacado. The oil and gas industry dominates the region creating industrial emergency planning considerations including well blowouts and pipeline incidents. Midland-Odessa sits at the center of the most productive oil field in the United States making energy infrastructure emergency planning especially critical.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / High Wind |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Mass Shooting |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (432) 685-7100 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-20 TX-158 TX-349 US-80 |
| Elevation | 2779 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Midland County TX
Texas · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk