What is the flood risk in 78701 Austin?

The flood hazard score for 78701 is 6.0/10 (MODERATE). This score is derived from FEMA flood zones, elevation data, and NFIP claim density.

Is 78701 in a hurricane zone?

Yes, Austin (78701) is in a hurricane-prone area. The hurricane hazard score is 2.3/10.

What natural disasters affect Austin, Texas?

The primary natural hazards for Austin (78701) are hurricane, flood, severe weather, wildfire. CivilSense provides climate-adjusted hazard scores for each peril using data from USGS, NOAA, and FEMA.

Austin, Texas 78701

Travis County · Texas

30.2672° N, 97.7431° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

≋Flood

6.0/10MODERATE

FEMA flood zone (estimated)2.5 / 4.0

Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0

Regional NFIP historical loss density2.5 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◉Hail

3.0/10LOW

Significant hail (≥2in) annual frequency0.5 / 5.0

Regional roof vulnerability proxy (pre-ATTOM)2.5 / 5.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◠Tornado

2.6/10LOW

EF2+ tornado annual frequency0.3 / 5.0

Manufactured housing density proxy2.0 / 3.0

Nocturnal tornado fraction (fatality multiplier)0.3 / 2.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

⊕Earthquake

2.3/10LOW

Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)0.5 / 3.5

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)1.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◎Hurricane

2.3/10LOW

CAT3+ historical track frequency (no data)0.0 / 3.5

Distance to coastline1.8 / 3.0

Storm surge exposure (elevation + coastal proximity)0.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

△Wildfire

1.3/10LOW

Climate-adjusted large fire frequency0.3 / 3.5

Wildland-Urban Interface exposure0.5 / 3.5

Regional vegetation/fuel load proxy0.5 / 3.0

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Natural Hazards in Austin

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting Austin, Texas (78701) are hurricane, flood, severe weather and wildfire. These scores are derived from peer-reviewed federal and academic sources.

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