Pharr Texas is part of the McAllen metropolitan area in Hidalgo County and hosts the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge — a major commercial crossing point for trucks moving goods between Mexico and the US. The city has experienced significant border security incidents and sits in an active cartel smuggling corridor from Tamaulipas. Pharr sits at low elevation in the Rio Grande Valley flood zone and is vulnerable to hurricane storm surge and tropical rainfall flooding. Extreme heat is a persistent summer emergency risk.
// 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 | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Border Security / Hurricane / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 48 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Dolly (2008) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 956-402-4200 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-83 West, US-281 North, TX-107 |
| Elevation | 107 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Hidalgo County TX
Texas · Hurricane / Flooding
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8/10
High Risk