Climate Risk Summary

Zip Code 77498, Risk Profile

The primary drivers of climate-related financial risk in Four Corners, TX (77498) are Inland Flooding, Tornado, and Hurricane. This area also faces an unusually high intensity for Lightning compared to national averages.

Understanding the Dollars

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) is a statistical average of property damage for this entire zip code over a standard year across all properties.

  • / It represents the "average cost" rather than a guaranteed yearly bill.
  • / It can be used to compare the relative risk from different hazards and across different neighborhoods.

Primary Risks

Inland Flooding

$9,259,229

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 77498

61.8Score

Relatively High compared to US average

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Tornado

$3,462,289

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 77498

85.6Score

Very High compared to US average

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Hurricane

$3,434,644

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 77498

86.6Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Zip Code Risk Map

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Financial Risk Inventory

MAJOR DRIVER
Inland Flooding
$9,259,229
Score: 61.8
MAJOR DRIVER
Tornado
$3,462,289
Score: 85.6
MAJOR DRIVER
Hurricane
$3,434,644
Score: 86.6
Heat Wave
$1,065,515
Score: 77.3
Cold Wave
$938,083
Score: 63.6
UNUSUALLY HIGH
Lightning
$399,348
Score: 84.1
Strong Wind
$184,223
Score: 50.9
Ice Storm
$98,053
Score: 66.6
Earthquake
$48,081
Score: 17.0
Hail
$41,388
Score: 39.6
Drought
$5,236
Score: 28.0
Winter Weather
$3,707
Score: 21.7
Wildfire
$1,070
Score: 37.7
Landslide
$34
Score: 47.9

Recommended Mitigation Strategies

Recommended investments to protect your property value and reduce insurance liability based on your local risk profile.

💧Medium Investment

Inland Flooding Mitigation

Install a smart sump pump with battery backup and extend downspouts 10ft from foundation.

Risk Score: 61.8
🌪️High Investment

Tornado Mitigation

Reinforce garage doors and consider a FEMA-approved safe room or storm cellar.

Risk Score: 85.6
🌀High Investment

Hurricane Mitigation

Install permanent hurricane shutters or upgrade to impact-resistant windows.

Risk Score: 86.6
🏠Low Investment

Lightning Mitigation

General property maintenance and insurance review recommended.

Risk Score: 84.1

Methodology and Sources

Spatial Aggregation

Our "Atlas" risk scores are derived using a population-weighted spatial join. Because US Zip Codes and Census Tracts do not share perfectly aligned boundaries, a simple geographic average would be misleading. We utilize US Census Block Group population statistics to identify where residents actually live within a Zip Code. We then intersect these points with FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) hazard data to calculate a weighted exposure score.

Financial Projections (EAL)

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) estimates the average economic impact of natural hazards in dollars per year. This calculation incorporates three components: Exposure (the value of structures and agriculture), Annualized Frequency (historical probability), and Historic Loss Ratio (vulnerability of the area).

Primary Data Sources

  • FEMA National Risk IndexHazard frequency and loss data (v1.20.0)
  • U.S. Census BureauTIGER/Line 2025 Shapefiles & Decennial Population

Nearby Locations

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