Comal County in the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin has been one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. The Guadalupe River and Blanco River create extreme flash flooding risk — the May 2015 Wimberley floods killed multiple people when cabins were swept away in catastrophic overnight flooding. New Braunfels has tripled in size in two decades. The canyon terrain creates flash flood corridors that can fill with devastating speed.
// 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 | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Flash Flooding / Tornado |
| Secondary Hazard | Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2015 Wimberley Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (830) 620-3400 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 TX-46 TX-306 TX-3009 |
// County Profile
| County | Comal County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 162 |
| Area | 574 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
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