Natural Disasters in Gail, TX

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

5.7

Very Low

Expected Annual Loss

3.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

60.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

5.5

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: FEMA

Total Declarations

15

Most Common Type

Severe Ice Storm

3 declarations

DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter StormsSevere Ice StormFeb 2021
Severe Winter StormSevere Ice StormFeb 2021
Covid-19 PandemicBiologicalMar 2020
Covid-19 BiologicalMar 2020
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and FloodingSevere StormFeb 2016
WildfiresFireMar 2008
Extreme Wildfire ThreatFireJan 2006
Hurricane Rita HurricaneSep 2005
Hurricane RitaHurricaneSep 2005
Hurricane Katrina EvacuationHurricaneSep 2005
Severe Winter Ice StormSevere Ice StormJan 2001
Extreme Fire HazardsFireSep 1999
Tropical Storm CharleySevere StormAug 1998
Extreme Fire HazardDroughtSep 1993
Excessive Rain & HailSevere StormSep 1992

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Gail has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, hail. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe ice storm (3 declarations).