Natural Disasters in Crowell, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
4.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 90.1 |
| Strong Wind | 50.2 |
| Wildfire | 41.1 |
| Hail | 39.2 |
| Tornado | 17.0 |
| Heat Wave | 15.5 |
| Ice Storm | 15.2 |
| Hurricane | 13.0 |
| Landslide | 9.6 |
| Earthquake | 7.3 |
| Winter Weather | 6.6 |
| Cold Wave | 3.9 |
| Lightning | 0.6 |
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
17
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 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ALEX |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Apr 11, 1979 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$13,471
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 2 | $13,471 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$183,685
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
31
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1931 | Hurricane | 28 | $155,964 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 1 | $14,530 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 2 | $13,190 |
Crowell has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, strong wind, wildfire. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). FEMA has obligated $183,685 in public assistance recovery funding. $13,471 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.