Natural Disasters in Batesville, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
98.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 94.3 |
| Heat Wave | 76.8 |
| Hurricane | 60.3 |
| Cold Wave | 56.8 |
| Hail | 43.3 |
| Lightning | 37.7 |
| Wildfire | 35.3 |
| Tornado | 28.9 |
| Ice Storm | 21.3 |
| Winter Weather | 14.7 |
| Strong Wind | 8.8 |
| Landslide | 8.7 |
| Earthquake | 7.2 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
4 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 17, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE CLAUDETTE |
| Jul 4, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| Jan 9, 1990 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZE |
| Jan 7, 1984 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZING WEATHER |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
273
Total IA Distributed
$388,947
Repair/Replace
$264,317
Rental Assistance
$44,282
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1479 | 184 | $324,042 | $1,742 |
| DR-1709 | 88 | $55,904 | $742 |
| DR-4485 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$425,208
Avg Claim Payout
$10,903
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,513,340
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
98
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 94 | $2,480,074 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $33,267 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$80,463
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $80,463 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Batesville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, heat wave, hurricane. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,513,340 in public assistance recovery funding. $388,947 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.