Natural Disasters in De Leon, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
39.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.1 |
| Hail | 83.0 |
| Drought | 80.0 |
| Tornado | 67.5 |
| Cold Wave | 63.3 |
| Winter Weather | 58.0 |
| Hurricane | 53.9 |
| Lightning | 45.2 |
| Heat Wave | 43.1 |
| Strong Wind | 39.8 |
| Earthquake | 21.2 |
| Ice Storm | 19.1 |
| Landslide | 12.4 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 11, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Feb 1, 2003 | Other | LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA |
| 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 |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$73,495
Avg Claim Payout
$6,125
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,373,968
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
246
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4272 | Flood | 30 | $5,860,228 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $4,448,156 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 176 | $3,402,997 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 5 | $578,328 |
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $84,261 |
De Leon has a relatively 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 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,373,968 in public assistance recovery funding.