Storm Shelters in Dumas, TX
Dumas is the Moore County seat on US-87/287, about 45 miles north of Amarillo in a straight line. Dumas households can send a estimate request through this referral service; installers confirm whether they cover Moore County.
Dumas at a glance
Dumas is in Moore County, Texas, about 45 miles north of central Amarillo in a straight line, with 14,501 residents at the 2020 Census. Installers who receive Dumas requests confirm whether they cover the address.
| County | Moore County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Distance from Amarillo | About 45 miles north (straight line; road miles are longer) |
| Population | 14,501 (2020 Census; Census QuickFacts: Dumas) |
| Permit contact | City of Dumas or Moore County (rules not verified by this site) |
Dumas and Moore County
Dumas had 14,501 residents at the 2020 Census, and Census estimates put it at about 14,862 in 2025. Moore County as a whole had 21,358 people, so most of the county lives in or near Dumas.
Growing towns add new homes, which is the cheapest moment to add a safe room. If you are building in Dumas, ask your builder early about including a room built to FEMA P-320 or ICC 500.
Shelter choices in Dumas
For existing homes in Dumas, the common options are garage floor and in-ground shelters. Households with older relatives or limited mobility often prefer above-ground units that need no stairs.
Whatever type you consider, ask how many people it is sized for, how it is ventilated and how the door can be opened from inside if debris blocks it.
Permits in Dumas
We have not verified the City of Dumas's or Moore County's permit rules for storm shelters. Check with the city inside city limits, or with Moore County outside them, before installation.
Shelter types you can request in Dumas
All six shelter types can be requested from Dumas. Your request is shared with independent installers, who decide whether they can take a job in Moore County and quote after seeing the property.
- Underground / In-Ground Storm Shelters
- Basement Tornado Shelters
- Garage Floor Storm Shelters
- Above Ground Storm Shelters
- Safe Rooms
- Prefabricated Bunkers
What a shelter in Dumas might cost
No verified Dumas prices exist and this site has none of its own. FEMA and FLASH publish national safe room ranges, summarised on the storm shelter cost page; installers may add travel for Dumas.
Nearby areas
Requests are also accepted from Amarillo and the other Panhandle towns below. Each has its own page with its county, distance, local tornado history and permit note, so you can compare coverage before you send a request.
Request Shelter Information
Estimate request. Independent installers set any price after reviewing your property.