Wise County northwest of Fort Worth faces moderate tornado risk in the Texas tornado corridor. The West Fork Trinity River creates flooding risk. The county hosts significant Barnett Shale natural gas production creating industrial emergency planning considerations. Decatur the county seat serves as a regional hub. The county has experienced tornado events and sits on the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro expansion zone.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Industrial Hazmat |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2022 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (940) 627-5971 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-81 US-287 TX-114 TX-51 |
// County Profile
| County | Wise County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 75 |
| Area | 905 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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