Natural Disasters in Borger, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.8 |
| Wildfire | 94.9 |
| Hail | 90.4 |
| Winter Weather | 90.0 |
| Cold Wave | 88.3 |
| Tornado | 78.3 |
| Ice Storm | 72.1 |
| Strong Wind | 67.4 |
| Lightning | 58.7 |
| Earthquake | 36.9 |
| Heat Wave | 32.2 |
| Landslide | 19.0 |
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
Fire
Mar 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 | Fire | DOUBLE S FIRE |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Fire | SMOKEHOUSE CREEK FIRE |
| 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 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Fire | HARBOR BAY FIRE |
| May 12, 2014 | Fire | DOUBLE DIAMOND FIRE |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 29, 2011 | Fire | REIMER FIRE |
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Jul 2, 1992 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
35
Total IA Distributed
$167,303
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4586 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 34 | $167,303 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$14,515
Avg Claim Payout
$7,258
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$60,624
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 1 | $57,605 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 1 | $3,019 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$159,933
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $0 |
| 95.2: Planning Related Activities | 1 | $159,933 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Borger has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, hail. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (9 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $60,624 in public assistance recovery funding. $167,303 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.