Natural Disasters in Elm Creek, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 90.4 |
| Drought | 81.4 |
| Lightning | 78.1 |
| Tornado | 67.4 |
| Hurricane | 65.8 |
| Winter Weather | 51.1 |
| Hail | 50.6 |
| Wildfire | 48.5 |
| Cold Wave | 44.5 |
| Landslide | 30.0 |
| Strong Wind | 19.6 |
| Earthquake | 18.9 |
| Ice Storm | 12.8 |
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
14
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 |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ALEX |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 1, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Jan 9, 1990 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZE |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
161
Total Claims Paid
$5,441,764
Avg Claim Payout
$33,800
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,011,704
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
34
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 9 | $548,899 |
| DR-1931 | Hurricane | 20 | $294,652 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 4 | $156,124 |
| DR-1239 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $12,029 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$481,562
Properties Protected
18
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.51
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $447,062 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $34,500 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elm Creek has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, drought, lightning. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 161 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,011,704 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.