Ellis County south of Dallas along the Trinity River is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. The Trinity River and its tributaries create flooding risk. The county faces moderate tornado risk and has experienced tornado events. Waxahachie the county seat hosts the former Superconducting Super Collider site — a massive abandoned federal science project. The county is part of the Dallas southern suburban expansion corridor.
// 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 | 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 | (972) 825-5000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35E US-287 TX-34 TX-77 |
// County Profile
| County | Ellis County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 197 |
| Area | 939 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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