Natural Disasters in Bishop Hills, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
86.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
77.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
21.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 99.8 |
| Hail | 99.6 |
| Tornado | 97.7 |
| Strong Wind | 97.4 |
| Drought | 95.5 |
| Wildfire | 95.1 |
| Lightning | 92.7 |
| Cold Wave | 91.9 |
| Earthquake | 79.1 |
| Ice Storm | 79.0 |
| Heat Wave | 70.9 |
| Landslide | 26.5 |
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
19
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 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 29, 2011 | Fire | STONE RIDGE FIRE |
| Feb 27, 2011 | Fire | WILLOW CREEK SOUTH FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Feb 13, 2008 | Fire | BROADWAY FIRE |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
810
Total IA Distributed
$4,473,321
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1603 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4332 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 808 | $4,473,321 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
387
Total Claims Paid
$5,432,642
Avg Claim Payout
$14,038
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,963,141
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
6
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 2 | $1,787,947 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 2 | $141,859 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $33,334 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$5,047,305
Properties Protected
1,457
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4861.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $3,958,808 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $166,036 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $912,185 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $10,276 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bishop Hills has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, tornado. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 387 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,963,141 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,473,321 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.