Hazards

There are a variety of natural and manmade hazards that can cause small to large-scale disasters. Due to geographic location, Williamson County is at higher risk for some hazards compared to others. The following is a list of the hazards that are most likely to occur in Williamson County:

Natural Hazards:

  1. Flooding
  2. Tornadoes and Severe Storms
  3. Freezes and Winter Storms
  4. Extreme Heat
  5. Drought
  6. Geologic Hazards
  7. Earthquakes

Manmade Hazards:

  1. Communicable Diseases
  2. Haz Mat Incidents
  3. Infrastructure Incidents
  4. Terrorism

Explore the hazards below and learn about how to be prepared and stay alert for each!

Visit Flooding
Visit Tornadoes and Severe Storms
Visit Freezes and Winter Storms
Visit Extreme Heat
Visit Drought
Visit Geologic Hazards
Visit Earthquakes
Visit Communicable Diseases
Visit Hazardous Materials Release
Visit Infrastructure Incidents
Visit Terrorism
Hazards for Williamson Kids