Moderate Risk Texas  ·  Tornado / Severe Storm

Collin County TX

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
1064465
Area
848
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Severe Storm
FEMA Disasters
28
federally declared

Collin County in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is one of the fastest-growing counties in the US, with rapid suburban expansion increasing exposure to tornado and severe storm risk. The October 2019 tornado outbreak that struck Dallas also impacted parts of Collin County, highlighting vulnerability in newer developments.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Severe Storm
Secondary Hazard Hail
FEMA Flood Zone Zone X (Low-Moderate Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 28
Last Major Event Tornado (October 2019)
Event Frequency Major event every 5–7 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (972) 548-4130
Emergency Shelters 22 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes US-75 North, TX-121 West, TX-289 North

// Recommended Preparedness Gear

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// County Profile

County Collin County TX
State Texas (TX)
Population 1064465
Area 848 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone X (Low-Moderate Risk)

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