Natural Disasters in Cibolo, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
50.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 92.2 |
| Hail | 92.1 |
| Lightning | 89.9 |
| Heat Wave | 89.1 |
| Winter Weather | 84.6 |
| Drought | 78.5 |
| Wildfire | 75.0 |
| Cold Wave | 71.2 |
| Hurricane | 66.7 |
| Strong Wind | 61.3 |
| Ice Storm | 50.7 |
| Landslide | 26.0 |
| Earthquake | 20.6 |
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
30
Most Recent
Fire
Mar 2025
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | Fire | DUKE FIRE |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HANNA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HARVEY |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | PAT GROSS FIRE |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Fire | BIG OAK FIRE |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Jul 24, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DOLLY |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Oct 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM ERIN |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DEAN |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Jan 5, 2006 | Fire | BULVERDE FIRE |
| Sep 24, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
Showing 20 of 30 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,298
Total Claims Paid
$33,694,862
Avg Claim Payout
$14,663
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$36,996,397
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
72
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 24 | $25,976,923 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 43 | $10,667,903 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 2 | $153,951 |
| DR-4705 | Winter Storm | 1 | $123,323 |
| DR-4245 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $39,178 |
| DR-1780 | Hurricane | 1 | $35,119 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$22,210,905
Properties Protected
76
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.25
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $2,507,382 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $0 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $18,794,182 |
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $43,824 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cibolo has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, lightning. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 2,298 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $36,996,397 in public assistance recovery funding. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.