Natural Disasters in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
68.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 87.3 |
| Wildfire | 85.5 |
| Lightning | 77.5 |
| Winter Weather | 76.3 |
| Tornado | 73.6 |
| Drought | 72.8 |
| Strong Wind | 64.3 |
| Landslide | 52.5 |
| Cold Wave | 50.9 |
| Hurricane | 47.8 |
| Heat Wave | 46.2 |
| Ice Storm | 14.6 |
| Earthquake | 9.2 |
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
30
Most Recent
Fire
Mar 2025
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | Fire | DUKE FIRE |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HANNA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HARVEY |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | PAT GROSS FIRE |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Fire | BIG OAK FIRE |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Jul 24, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DOLLY |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Oct 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM ERIN |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DEAN |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Jan 5, 2006 | Fire | BULVERDE FIRE |
| Sep 24, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
856
Total IA Distributed
$432,034
Repair/Replace
$109,386
Rental Assistance
$80,482
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4332 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 44 | $223,726 | — |
| DR-4586 | 804 | $187,698 | $420 |
| DR-1730 | 7 | $20,610 | $4,882 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,298
Total Claims Paid
$33,694,862
Avg Claim Payout
$14,663
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$36,996,397
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
72
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 24 | $25,976,923 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 43 | $10,667,903 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 2 | $153,951 |
| DR-4705 | Winter Storm | 1 | $123,323 |
| DR-4245 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $39,178 |
| DR-1780 | Hurricane | 1 | $35,119 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$400,638
Properties Protected
9
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.31
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $2,500 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $398,138 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fair Oaks Ranch has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 2,298 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $36,996,397 in public assistance recovery funding. $432,034 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.