Hazard Score
638 Catastrophes Recorded
Dallas County, Texas
8 Cities with a Population of 2,697,864, and 855,960 Households
Denton, Texas faces a relatively high risk of climate-related events, with a risk score of 98.25. The area is particularly vulnerable to hailstorms, with a risk rating of very high at 99.94. Additionally, wildfires pose a significant risk with a rating of relatively high at 97.52. The region also experiences frequent lightning events, contributing to its high risk score of 96.46.
Specific climate factors in Denton include high wind events, with a risk rating of relatively high at 98.54. The area is also prone to tornadoes, with a risk rating of very high at 99.81. Denton's proximity to water bodies like Lewisville Lake and fault lines like the Balcones Fault Zone increases the risk of flooding and earthquakes, respectively. These geological features, along with Denton's location in Tornado Alley, contribute to the area's high hazard risk.
Historical events such as severe hailstorms, wildfires, and tornado outbreaks in Denton serve as evidence of the area's susceptibility to natural disasters. Additionally, the presence of nearby features like the Trinity River and the Cross Timbers region further heighten Denton's vulnerability to climate risks. It is crucial for residents and authorities in Denton to be prepared for a wide range of natural disasters based on the region's specific hazard risk indexes and geological characteristics.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Moderate
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: High
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very High
HAZARDS
94
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
69
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
124
Hazard Shelters
41
Fire Stations
19
Hospitals
25
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Dallas County, located in Texas, has a population of 2,697,864 with a population density of 2,969.4 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population, with 47% White, 20% Black, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 1% American Indian or Alaska Native. The county has a relatively young population, with a median age of 32.6 years and a high percentage of residents under the age of 34, accounting for 51% of the total population. The county also has a high number of households at 855,960, with an average household size of 2.73 and an average family size of 3.41. Additionally, there are 943,257 housing units in the county, with a homeownership rate of 48%, and a vacancy rate of 9%.
Compared to other counties in Texas, Dallas County has one of the highest populations and population densities. It also has a higher percentage of Black and Asian residents compared to the state average. The county has a lower homeownership rate compared to the state average of 62%, indicating a higher proportion of renters. In terms of agriculture, Dallas County has 839 farms with an average size of 100 acres and a total crop acreage of 35,936 acres in 2012. These agricultural statistics are lower than the state averages, suggesting that Dallas County is more urbanized compared to other counties in Texas.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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Hailstorm
1971-05-23
Hurricane Felice
1970-09-19
Tornado
1969-05-15
Hurricane Candy
1968-06-26
Hailstorm
1968-05-16
Tornado
1968-04-22
Tornado
1967-06-29
Tornado
1967-05-30
Tornado
1967-05-30
Hailstorm
1967-05-30
Tornado
1966-06-12
Hailstorm
1963-05-27
Tornado
1962-08-24
Hurricane Carla
1961-09-18
Tornado
1960-08-21
Tornado
1960-05-04
Hailstorm
1960-05-04
Tornado
1959-11-03
Hailstorm
1958-04-21
Hailstorm
1958-04-02
Tornado
1957-04-03
Tornado
1957-04-02
Tornado
1957-04-02
Hailstorm
1955-04-27
Tornado
1955-04-06
Hailstorm
1955-04-06
Tornado
1950-05-29