Bowie County in extreme northeast Texas anchored by Texarkana straddles the Texas-Arkansas border creating unique bi-state emergency coordination requirements. The county faces moderate tornado risk on the East Texas plains. The Red River creates flooding risk along the county's northern edge. Texarkana serves as a regional hub for the four-state area where Texas Arkansas Louisiana and Oklahoma converge. Red River Army Depot is located in adjacent Bowie County creating defense industry emergency planning requirements.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (903) 628-6700 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-30 US-59 US-82 TX-8 |
// County Profile
| County | Bowie County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 93 |
| Area | 888 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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