Natural Disasters in Falfurrias, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
88.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 97.1 |
| Hurricane | 81.6 |
| Hail | 61.7 |
| Wildfire | 60.1 |
| Heat Wave | 33.1 |
| Ice Storm | 28.2 |
| Drought | 25.6 |
| Tornado | 20.7 |
| Winter Weather | 8.8 |
| Lightning | 8.6 |
| Earthquake | 6.1 |
| Strong Wind | 5.0 |
| Landslide | 0.6 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HANNA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 19, 2008 | Fire | BURNS RANCH FIRE |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Fire | ENCINO FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DEAN |
| 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 22, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BRET |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
185
Total Claims Paid
$1,168,251
Avg Claim Payout
$6,315
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$173,872
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
11
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 3 | $78,958 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 7 | $71,190 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $23,724 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$100,019
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $49,971 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $50,048 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Falfurrias has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hurricane, hail. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 185 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $173,872 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.