Natural Disasters in Alpine, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
23.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.7 |
| Drought | 74.4 |
| Lightning | 73.3 |
| Heat Wave | 62.6 |
| Landslide | 53.5 |
| Avalanche | 47.5 |
| Ice Storm | 45.0 |
| Winter Weather | 40.8 |
| Hail | 34.5 |
| Hurricane | 28.3 |
| Earthquake | 26.5 |
| Tornado | 15.0 |
| Cold Wave | 12.3 |
| Strong Wind | 6.9 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
13
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 8, 2011 | Fire | GAGE HOLLAND FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Sep 24, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
| Sep 21, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$52,172
Avg Claim Payout
$4,348
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$24,158
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1999 | Fire | 1 | $12,140 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $12,018 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$82,373
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.14
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 404.1: Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility | 1 | $82,373 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Alpine has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, lightning. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $24,158 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.