High Risk ⚔ Military Installation  ·  Texas

Fort Cavazos Texas Army Base

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  TEXAS

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚔ Military Installation
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
20
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type⚔ Military Installation
Operator / BranchUS Army
Host CountyCoryell County TX
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius20 miles

// Strategic Significance

Fort Cavazos formerly Fort Hood is one of the largest US military installations in the world covering 340 square miles in central Texas. It is home to III Corps and the 1st Cavalry Division. The base has experienced multiple active shooter incidents including the 2009 massacre that killed 13 people and the 2014 shooting that killed 3. Flash flooding from the Leon River and tornado risk in central Texas create ongoing natural disaster hazards. The base sits above the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Coryell County with 75,000 residents. Fort Cavazos is one of the worlds largest military installations. The 2009 massacre killed 13 people and the 2014 shooting killed 3. Flash flooding from the Leon River threatens base infrastructure. Tornado risk in central Texas is significant.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-35, US-190, Clear Creek Road. Coryell County Emergency Management coordinates tornado flooding and base emergency protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone