Natural Disasters in Four Points, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
94.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Public Assistance
$6.3M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Beryl → | Hurricane | Jul 2024 | $5K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | $104K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Hurricane Hanna → | Hurricane | Jul 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $2.9M | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| El Cenizo Fire → | Fire | Apr 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Alex → | Hurricane | Aug 2010 | $1.5M | — |
| Tropical Storm Alex → | Hurricane | Jun 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ike → | Hurricane | Sep 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gustav → | Hurricane | Aug 2008 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Mar 2008 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2007 | $1.6M | — |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $169K | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Fay → | Coastal Storm | Sep 2002 | — | — |
| Hurricane Bret → | Hurricane | Aug 1999 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Charley → | Severe Storm | Aug 1998 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
268
Total Claims Paid
$6,785,170
Avg Claim Payout
$25,318
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$3,810,018
Properties Protected
17
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.58
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $274,200 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $3,299,875 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $16,294 |
| 93.1: Tribal (Local) Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $219,649 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Four Points has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, cold wave, hail. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 268 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,265,030 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.