Natural Disasters in Baird, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 85.0 |
| Wildfire | 82.0 |
| Drought | 59.9 |
| Tornado | 52.7 |
| Winter Weather | 52.4 |
| Heat Wave | 43.4 |
| Landslide | 38.9 |
| Strong Wind | 31.9 |
| Hurricane | 29.0 |
| Cold Wave | 16.5 |
| Lightning | 16.0 |
| Earthquake | 10.5 |
| Ice Storm | 6.2 |
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
24
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
7 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 11, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Apr 7, 2009 | Fire | STEEL FIRE |
| Feb 25, 2009 | Fire | CLYDE FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Dec 28, 2005 | Fire | CALLAHAN COUNTY FIRE |
| Sep 24, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
| Sep 21, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 4, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$46,080
Avg Claim Payout
$7,680
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,641,296
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
92
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4272 | Flood | 20 | $2,204,222 |
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $1,073,531 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $669,627 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 51 | $623,183 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 10 | $61,823 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $8,910 |
Baird has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, wildfire, drought. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,641,296 in public assistance recovery funding.