Natural Disasters in Burton, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
72.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 84.7 |
| Cold Wave | 83.1 |
| Tornado | 82.6 |
| Drought | 78.9 |
| Hail | 69.4 |
| Heat Wave | 68.4 |
| Lightning | 59.8 |
| Ice Storm | 59.5 |
| Winter Weather | 57.8 |
| Strong Wind | 53.1 |
| Wildfire | 48.8 |
| Earthquake | 26.7 |
| Landslide | 23.5 |
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
20
Most Recent
Hurricane
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BERYL |
| 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 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HARVEY |
| Jun 11, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| 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 |
| Oct 18, 1994 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
71
Total Claims Paid
$1,668,211
Avg Claim Payout
$23,496
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,820,479
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
115
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4272 | Flood | 51 | $4,468,593 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 8 | $628,296 |
| DR-4332 | Hurricane | 18 | $470,978 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $327,750 |
| DR-4798 | Tropical Storm | 7 | $314,522 |
| DR-4269 | Flood | 6 | $193,961 |
| DR-1791 | Hurricane | 10 | $172,737 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $149,870 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 3 | $62,693 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 3 | $31,079 |
Burton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 71 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,820,479 in public assistance recovery funding.