Natural Disasters in Arp, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
84.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
81.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 96.3 |
| Lightning | 94.9 |
| Cold Wave | 92.7 |
| Strong Wind | 91.4 |
| Winter Weather | 87.7 |
| Ice Storm | 87.5 |
| Hail | 85.1 |
| Wildfire | 80.3 |
| Hurricane | 75.1 |
| Landslide | 74.6 |
| Earthquake | 69.7 |
| Tornado | 47.3 |
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
33
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 13, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DEAN |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
311
Total Claims Paid
$4,696,271
Avg Claim Payout
$15,101
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,643,565
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
94
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4245 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $1,370,101 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $1,058,170 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 3 | $628,024 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $574,899 |
| DR-4269 | Flood | 13 | $346,743 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 18 | $196,203 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 3 | $195,006 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 5 | $158,465 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $115,954 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$41,006
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $41,006 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Arp has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 311 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,643,565 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.