Natural Disasters in Childress, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
19.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
26.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 95.2 |
| Strong Wind | 89.7 |
| Hail | 74.5 |
| Wildfire | 64.7 |
| Ice Storm | 54.5 |
| Winter Weather | 49.3 |
| Tornado | 30.9 |
| Landslide | 23.8 |
| Heat Wave | 22.7 |
| Earthquake | 22.7 |
| Cold Wave | 21.9 |
| Hurricane | 18.5 |
| Lightning | 10.1 |
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
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
5 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
22
Total IA Distributed
$124,614
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 22 | $124,614 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$7,800
Avg Claim Payout
$7,800
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$33,502
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $19,458 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 1 | $14,044 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$73,511
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $73,511 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Childress has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, strong wind, hail. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $33,502 in public assistance recovery funding. $124,614 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.