Low Risk Texas  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

Presidio County TX

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
7
Area
3,855
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Presidio County TX in Texas faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 3,855 square mile area. Marfa and Presidio serve this remote Big Bend adjacent border county. Presidio serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub for this area.

// 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.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Industrial Hazmat
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Flash Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (432) 229-3646
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Presidio County TX
State Texas (TX)
Population 7
Area 3,855 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

Presidio TX Marfa TX

// Cities in This County

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