Natural Disasters in Elbert, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
3.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 85.4 |
| Wildfire | 70.8 |
| Hail | 53.4 |
| Landslide | 20.6 |
| Hurricane | 19.9 |
| Tornado | 17.1 |
| Strong Wind | 16.5 |
| Heat Wave | 15.0 |
| Cold Wave | 8.2 |
| Ice Storm | 5.1 |
| Earthquake | 4.7 |
| Winter Weather | 4.4 |
| Lightning | 0.2 |
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
Flood
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 |
| 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 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Aug 3, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$9,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$158,552
Avg Claim Payout
$52,851
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,205,847
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
24
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $873,838 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $192,005 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $101,789 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $38,215 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,376,204
Properties Protected
265
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.20
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects | 1 | $135,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $550,903 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $690,301 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elbert has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,205,847 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.