Natural Disasters in D'Hanis, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 90.8 |
| Lightning | 87.1 |
| Strong Wind | 85.9 |
| Hail | 85.6 |
| Wildfire | 85.2 |
| Heat Wave | 74.0 |
| Winter Weather | 72.5 |
| Tornado | 60.9 |
| Hurricane | 59.0 |
| Landslide | 52.2 |
| Cold Wave | 39.9 |
| Ice Storm | 30.3 |
| Earthquake | 14.9 |
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
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
4 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 |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Oct 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM ERIN |
| 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 |
| Jul 4, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Oct 21, 1998 | Flood | TX-FLOODING 10/18/98 |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Jul 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
146
Total Claims Paid
$3,667,450
Avg Claim Payout
$25,120
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,515,879
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
83
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 79 | $1,375,651 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 2 | $119,213 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 2 | $21,016 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$90,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.06
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $90,000 |
| 403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion | 1 | $0 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
D'Hanis has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, lightning, strong wind. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 146 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,515,879 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.