Natural Disasters in Ballinger, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
26.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
69.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
50.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 85.2 |
| Hail | 82.9 |
| Strong Wind | 76.4 |
| Wildfire | 72.5 |
| Cold Wave | 51.2 |
| Winter Weather | 46.7 |
| Tornado | 42.1 |
| Heat Wave | 37.1 |
| Lightning | 33.8 |
| Hurricane | 33.1 |
| Earthquake | 14.1 |
| Ice Storm | 12.1 |
| Landslide | 6.3 |
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
13
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
3 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 |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
6
Total IA Distributed
$11,086
Repair/Replace
$129
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 4 | $10,957 | — |
| DR-1709 | 2 | $129 | $159 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$140,237
Avg Claim Payout
$23,373
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$393,822
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
49
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $393,822 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.93
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ballinger has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, strong wind. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (3 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $393,822 in public assistance recovery funding. $11,086 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.