Storm Shelters in Pampa, TX
Pampa is the Gray County seat, about 54 miles northeast of Amarillo in a straight line. It is the farthest town on this site, so installers confirm whether they cover Pampa when they review your estimate request.
Pampa at a glance
Pampa is in Gray County, Texas, about 54 miles northeast of central Amarillo in a straight line, with 16,612 residents at the 2020 Census. Installers who receive Pampa requests confirm whether they cover the address.
| County | Gray County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Distance from Amarillo | About 54 miles northeast (straight line; road miles are longer) |
| Population | 16,612 (2020 Census; NWS Amarillo top weather events) |
| Permit contact | City of Pampa or Gray County (rules not verified by this site) |
The 1995 Pampa tornado
On June 8, 1995 an F4 tornado struck Pampa, damaging or destroying about 200 homes and 50 businesses. NWS Amarillo top weather events calls it the costliest tornado on record in the Panhandles, at about $30 million.
The same day produced 20 tornadoes across the region, and the 1995 season more than 70, according to the NWS Amarillo top weather events. It remains the reference event for tornado risk in Gray County.
Choosing a shelter in Pampa
For Pampa homes without a basement, garage floor and in-ground units are common retrofits, and above-ground units suit people who cannot manage stairs or who want a shelter inside the garage.
Because installers may travel from Amarillo, ask about scheduling, travel charges and who handles any follow-up service on the door or hatch.
Permits in Pampa
We have not verified the City of Pampa's or Gray County's permit rules for storm shelters. Ask the city or county before installation and confirm who will apply for any permit.
Shelter types you can request in Pampa
All six shelter types can be requested from Pampa. Your request is shared with independent installers, who decide whether they can take a job in Gray 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 Pampa might cost
No verified Pampa 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 Pampa.
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.