Natural Disasters in Beckville, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
55.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
45.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
83.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 92.8 |
| Ice Storm | 88.5 |
| Hail | 86.2 |
| Tornado | 81.6 |
| Hurricane | 78.3 |
| Heat Wave | 75.3 |
| Wildfire | 72.1 |
| Winter Weather | 65.3 |
| Earthquake | 50.9 |
| Lightning | 43.1 |
| Cold Wave | 37.1 |
| Landslide | 20.5 |
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
Hurricane
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BERYL |
| 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 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 13, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| 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 |
| Feb 1, 2003 | Other | LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA |
| Jan 8, 2001 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
170
Total IA Distributed
$256,680
Repair/Replace
$123,793
Rental Assistance
$38,424
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | 41 | $144,382 | $2,952 |
| DR-4586 | 95 | $51,944 | $569 |
| DR-4485 | 5 | $38,899 | — |
| DR-1791 | 26 | $18,318 | $753 |
| DR-4223 | 3 | $3,137 | $816 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$67,166
Avg Claim Payout
$9,595
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$429,633
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
9
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1791 | Hurricane | 5 | $286,618 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $133,196 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 3 | $9,819 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$5,178,895
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.39
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $104,000 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $5,074,895 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Beckville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, ice storm, hail. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $429,633 in public assistance recovery funding. $256,680 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.