Natural Disasters in Canadian, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
18.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 89.9 |
| Wildfire | 89.8 |
| Ice Storm | 59.1 |
| Tornado | 51.2 |
| Winter Weather | 45.4 |
| Strong Wind | 43.4 |
| Cold Wave | 39.1 |
| Hail | 34.6 |
| Hurricane | 22.7 |
| Earthquake | 15.6 |
| Heat Wave | 8.8 |
| Lightning | 8.6 |
| Landslide | 3.1 |
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
14
Most Recent
Fire
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$1,425
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 1 | $1,425 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$30,716
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $30,716 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$5,075,413
Properties Protected
61
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.93
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $5,075,413 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Canadian has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, ice storm. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). FEMA has obligated $30,716 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,425 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.