Natural Disasters in Bovina, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
9.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 99.7 |
| Hail | 86.6 |
| Winter Weather | 72.3 |
| Wildfire | 67.2 |
| Cold Wave | 48.4 |
| Tornado | 42.0 |
| Hurricane | 41.0 |
| Strong Wind | 38.7 |
| Earthquake | 24.0 |
| Heat Wave | 20.0 |
| Ice Storm | 14.3 |
| Lightning | 11.9 |
| Landslide | 0.2 |
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
15
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Ice Storm
3 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 |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 9, 1992 | Severe Storm | EXCESSIVE RAIN & HAIL |
| May 13, 1970 | Tornado | TORNADOES, WINDSTORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
9
Total IA Distributed
$43,199
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 9 | $43,199 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$967,402
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
18
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $967,402 |
Bovina has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, winter weather. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe ice storm (3 declarations). FEMA has obligated $967,402 in public assistance recovery funding. $43,199 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.