Natural Disasters in Big Wells, TX

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

35.9

Very Low

Expected Annual Loss

18.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

99.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

5.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

17

Most Common Type

Hurricane

4 declarations

DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms →Severe Ice StormFeb 2021——
Severe Winter Storm →Severe Ice StormFeb 2021——
Hurricane Hanna →HurricaneJul 2020——
Covid-19 Pandemic →BiologicalMar 2020——
Covid-19 →BiologicalMar 2020——
Severe Storms and Flooding →FloodFeb 2019——
322 Fire →FireMar 2008——
Wildfires →FireMar 2008——
Extreme Wildfire Threat →FireJan 2006——
Hurricane Rita →HurricaneSep 2005——
Hurricane Rita →HurricaneSep 2005——
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation →HurricaneSep 2005——
Severe Storms and Flooding →FloodJul 2002——
Tropical Storm Charley →Severe StormAug 1998——
Extreme Fire Hazard →DroughtSep 1993——
Severe Freeze →FreezingJan 1990——
Severe Freezing Weather →FreezingJan 1984——

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

10

Total Claims Paid

$474,146

Avg Claim Payout

$47,415

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Big Wells has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, drought, hurricane. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area.