Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

3

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

2

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

5

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

El Paso, Texas faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk level, with a risk score of 94.34. The area is particularly susceptible to thunderstorm events, with a frequency of 30.10%, leading to a relatively high risk rating of 99.65. Additionally, the region experiences hail events at a frequency of 0.46%, contributing to a high risk rating of 98.31 due to the significant economic losses associated with such events.

El Paso's geographical features play a role in its risk profile, with mountain peaks and fault lines contributing to potential hazards. The area's proximity to fault lines increases the risk of earthquakes, with a moderate risk rating of 95.00. The region's susceptibility to flash flooding events, which occur at a frequency of 4.08%, also contributes to a relatively high risk rating of 98.89. The city's location in a semi-arid climate zone further exacerbates the risk of droughts, with ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
18 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
230 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
50% Moderate

Plant Hardiness
8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2019-08-27

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone "Dolly"

2008-07-21

Hailstorm

2007-05-02

Hailstorm

2006-10-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-07-27