Brazos County in the Brazos River Valley faces moderate flood risk from the river that shares its name. Texas A&M University is the county's dominant institution. The Brazos River has repeatedly flooded during major rainfall events, and the surrounding blackland prairie terrain generates significant runoff during severe thunderstorms.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 24 |
| Last Major Event | Flash Flood (2016) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 6–7 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (979) 361-4470 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | TX-6 North, TX-21 West, US-190 East |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Brazos County TX's primary hazard profile (Flash Flooding), the following gear is recommended for a Moderate risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Brazos County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 233849 |
| Area | 586 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (Moderate Risk) |
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Williamson County TX
Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Denton County TX
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate
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Tornado / High Wind
6/10
Moderate
Collin County TX
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate
Jefferson County TX
Hurricane / Flooding
9/10
Critical
Fort Bend County TX
Hurricane / Flooding
8/10
High