Mitchell County, TX Environment & Hazard Risk

• DroughtRelatively Moderate$1.1M/yr expected annual loss, about 63 events a year
• WildfireRelatively Low$508K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 158 years
• HailRelatively Moderate$595K/yr expected annual loss, about 4.7 events a year
• Strong windRelatively Moderate$777K/yr expected annual loss, about 1.8 events a year
• Winter weatherRelatively Low$59.7K/yr expected annual loss, about 5.9 events a year
• TornadoRelatively Low$547K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
• Heat waveVery Low$114K/yr expected annual loss, about 6.7 events a year
• HurricaneVery Low$6,761/yr expected annual loss, about once every 174 years
• Cold waveVery Low$200K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
• LightningVery Low$56.7K/yr expected annual loss, about 49 events a year
• Ice stormVery Low$7,358/yr expected annual loss, about once every 5 years
• EarthquakeVery Low$9,364/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2,849 years
• LandslideVery Low$7/yr expected annual loss, about once every 10 years

Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: avalanche, coastal flooding, riverine flooding, tsunami, volcanic activity.

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Homes with flood insurance

2 of 3,684 (0.1%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

0

Flood claims since 1978

6

Claims paid since 1978

$52.9K

• Hail179
• Thunderstorm Wind95
• Flash Flood50
• Tornado27
• Heavy Snow10
• Flood8
• High Wind7
• Ice Storm5
• Drought4
• Winter Weather3

• Thunderstorm Wind78 kt wind07/01/2020

  Colorado City Arpt, Mitchell County

  $7M damage

  What happened

  A thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced straight-line wind damage about three miles east of Colorado City. There were five downed powerline poles along the south frontage road of I-20 between mile markers 221 and 222. An 86 car train was derailed about one mile south of the frontage road which caused a large fire. A long stretch of the track was also damaged. Based on the damage, the peak wind speeds were estimated by an NWS survey team to range between 80 to 100 mph. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

• Drought08/01/1998

  Mitchell

  $5.5M damage

  What happened

  The devastating drought of 1998 that began when little or no rain fell during the normally wet spring months continued through the end of summer. The two main crops across the area, wheat and cotton, were both near total losses, with additional losses to the cattle, sheep, and goat industries. Preliminary loss figures top $150 million dollars.

• TornadoF2, 10.3 mi path, 200 yd wide06/12/2004

  Colorado City, Mitchell County

  3 injured, $250K damage

  What happened

  A National Weather Service damage survey team concluded that a significant tornado struck rural areas of southeastern Mitchell County during the evening of the 11th. The team examined a damage path marked by shredded vegetation (mostly mesquite trees), downed utility poles, agricultural fences, and a complex of destroyed mobile homes that extended over ten miles in a continuous horseshoe shaped path that crossed State Route 208 twenty miles south-southeast of Colorado City.The tornado developed seventeen miles south-southeast of Colorado City around 2028 CST. Damage indicates the tornado's motion was initially toward the southeast then east as it crossed the heavily traveled State Route 208. Two Texas Tech University students traveling north on 208 (south of the tornado's path) watched as a Ford Expedition drove into the tornadic circulation. The large sports utility vehicle was blown 100 yards off of the highway. Evidence supports the vehicle was rolled a considerable distance by the tornadic winds, but it is unclear whether it became airborne. Three motorists were transferred to local hospitals. One person sustained serious injuries that included a broken back.A detailed...

• Thunderstorm Wind56 kt wind09/12/2023

  Loraine, Mitchell County

  3 injured, $10K damage

  What happened

  Tractor-trailer blown over along I-20. Video shared via email. Wind speeds are estimated to be between 60 to 70 mph. Property cost damage is an estimation.

• Thunderstorm Wind78 kt wind06/23/2017

  Loraine, Mitchell County

  $3M damage

  What happened

  A thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced wind damage near Loraine. Multiple high profile train cars derailed just south of I-20 near mile marker 223 along Lucus Road. The survey team estimated that the wind speeds were roughly 90 mph through this area. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

• TornadoF0, 1 mi path, 75 yd wide03/04/2004

  Loraine, Mitchell County

  1 injured, $275K damage

  What happened

  A weak tornado struck the city of Loraine resulting in one injury and damage to several light-weight structures and vehicles. Damage surveyed by a National Weather Service meteorologist began on the south side of the city near Looby Street. From there the tornado traveled northeast producing a one mile long damage path that cut across the southeast corner of the city to near Interstate 20. Along the path, a roof was partially removed from one home and several vehicles and trailers were damaged or destroyed. About $100,000 worth of musical equipment was destroyed when a cargo trailer was rolled by the tornado. The tornado began to dissipate as it crossed Interstate 20 on the east side of the city. Before doing so, it blew two semi-trucks off of the highway, injuring one driver. Several eye witnesses described seeing the tornado's condensation funnel and debris whirling beneath it.

• City of Colorado CityServes 3,991 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+1 monitoring or reporting
• Mitchell County UtilityServes 2,136 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations+1 monitoring or reporting
• City of LoraineServes 504 · Groundwater · Local government1 health violation+13 monitoring or reporting
• City of WestbrookServes 221 · Purchased groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Westbrook IsdServes 54 · Purchased groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations