Kaufman County east of Dallas has been one of the fastest growing counties in Texas as the Dallas metro expands eastward. The county faces moderate tornado risk and flooding from the Trinity River tributaries. The April 2019 tornado caused significant damage across the county. Forney and Terrell are major rapidly growing communities. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor and the rapid growth is placing new residents in areas with limited storm shelter infrastructure.
// 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 | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (972) 932-0901 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-20 US-175 TX-34 TX-243 |
// County Profile
| County | Kaufman County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 145 |
| Area | 786 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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