Vernon Texas is the county seat of Wilbarger County in north Texas near the Oklahoma border. The city sits in a significant tornado corridor in the Red River Valley region. Wilbarger County is an agricultural area with cattle ranching and cotton production. The community is relatively isolated in the Rolling Plains region with limited emergency response infrastructure.
// 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 / Agricultural / Military Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 940-552-2531 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 1217 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Wilbarger County TX
Texas · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk