Natural Disasters in Bryson, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
14.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.2 |
| Drought | 75.3 |
| Heat Wave | 59.1 |
| Landslide | 51.7 |
| Hail | 50.5 |
| Tornado | 41.4 |
| Strong Wind | 33.7 |
| Hurricane | 30.1 |
| Ice Storm | 29.0 |
| Cold Wave | 18.1 |
| Earthquake | 16.3 |
| Winter Weather | 14.0 |
| Lightning | 4.3 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
6 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Apr 17, 2011 | Fire | BRYSON FIRE COMPLEX |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Fire | ENMIN 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 |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$750
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4798 | 1 | $750 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$284,487
Avg Claim Payout
$47,415
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$667,174
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $667,174 |
Bryson has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, heat wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (6 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $667,174 in public assistance recovery funding. $750 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.