Natural Disasters in Fort Hancock, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
2.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
1.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
56.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
0.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 81.2 |
| Avalanche | 29.1 |
| Wildfire | 25.5 |
| Earthquake | 24.4 |
| Ice Storm | 20.7 |
| Hail | 19.6 |
| Lightning | 19.1 |
| Winter Weather | 18.0 |
| Heat Wave | 15.1 |
| Strong Wind | 13.9 |
| Landslide | 12.2 |
| Hurricane | 7.4 |
| Cold Wave | 6.0 |
| Tornado | 2.1 |
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
13
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
3 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 |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 15, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 27, 1966 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$3,478
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 2 | $3,478 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$245,314
Avg Claim Payout
$245,314
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$38,736
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 1 | $38,736 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$375,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 106.2: Other Non Construction | 1 | $375,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fort Hancock has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, avalanche, wildfire. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (3 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $38,736 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,478 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.