Natural Disasters in Carlton, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
12.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
35.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 84.9 |
| Hail | 53.5 |
| Drought | 50.3 |
| Hurricane | 46.9 |
| Tornado | 46.6 |
| Cold Wave | 39.6 |
| Lightning | 34.7 |
| Winter Weather | 32.0 |
| Heat Wave | 29.1 |
| Strong Wind | 20.3 |
| Ice Storm | 14.6 |
| Earthquake | 10.8 |
| Landslide | 9.1 |
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
18
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | Fire | 617 FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$5,523
Avg Claim Payout
$2,762
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$19,059,849
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
192
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $13,472,733 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 150 | $4,689,255 |
| DR-4879 | Flood | 15 | $897,861 |
Carlton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, hail, drought. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $19,059,849 in public assistance recovery funding.