Natural Disasters in Bonham, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
69.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 99.1 |
| Ice Storm | 90.8 |
| Heat Wave | 89.6 |
| Tornado | 87.3 |
| Hail | 86.9 |
| Wildfire | 70.1 |
| Strong Wind | 67.0 |
| Cold Wave | 62.9 |
| Hurricane | 48.8 |
| Earthquake | 46.8 |
| Lightning | 46.3 |
| Winter Weather | 33.2 |
| Landslide | 16.9 |
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
20
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| May 12, 1966 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
60
Total Claims Paid
$1,735,572
Avg Claim Payout
$28,926
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,726,787
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
152
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $653,997 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $403,330 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 108 | $375,591 |
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $232,192 |
| DR-1356 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $52,678 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $9,000 |
Bonham has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 60 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,726,787 in public assistance recovery funding.