// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚓ Port / Marine Terminal |
| Operator / Branch | Port of Corpus Christi Authority |
| Host County | Nueces County TX |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Port of Corpus Christi is the leading US port for crude oil exports making it the oil export capital of the United States. The port handles more crude oil than any other US port and is a critical node in US energy exports. Direct Gulf hurricane and storm surge risk is extreme.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Corpus Christi metro with 317,000 residents depends on port economic activity. The crude oil export concentration creates extraordinary hazmat risk from hurricane storm surge.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-37, US-181, TX Route 358. Nueces County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane evacuation and energy export emergency protocols.