Natural Disasters in Cooper, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
8.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 81.3 |
| Drought | 79.6 |
| Tornado | 49.3 |
| Hail | 45.5 |
| Hurricane | 41.4 |
| Wildfire | 39.6 |
| Heat Wave | 36.3 |
| Earthquake | 24.5 |
| Cold Wave | 22.2 |
| Strong Wind | 16.8 |
| Winter Weather | 10.5 |
| Lightning | 6.0 |
| Landslide | 2.3 |
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
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 27, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| May 12, 1966 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$2,841
Avg Claim Payout
$2,841
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$747,608
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
43
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $259,014 |
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $227,015 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $185,312 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $68,226 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 4 | $8,041 |
Cooper has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, drought, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $747,608 in public assistance recovery funding.