Natural Disasters in Emory, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
15.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 82.9 |
| Tornado | 62.1 |
| Drought | 57.0 |
| Heat Wave | 47.9 |
| Hail | 46.5 |
| Wildfire | 42.5 |
| Hurricane | 42.0 |
| Cold Wave | 33.3 |
| Strong Wind | 30.8 |
| Lightning | 28.8 |
| Earthquake | 22.6 |
| Winter Weather | 16.5 |
| Landslide | 5.9 |
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
17
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 8, 2001 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| May 12, 1966 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
29
Total IA Distributed
$64,090
Repair/Replace
$10,043
Rental Assistance
$1,218
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 11 | $52,347 | — |
| DR-4269 | 1 | $7,958 | $7,958 |
| DR-4586 | 17 | $3,785 | $406 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$254,885
Avg Claim Payout
$31,861
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$121,105
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
5
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $121,105 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$823,290
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.14
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $823,290 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Emory has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, drought. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $121,105 in public assistance recovery funding. $64,090 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.