Natural Disasters in Gardendale, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.2 |
| Winter Weather | 97.3 |
| Wildfire | 88.3 |
| Strong Wind | 87.5 |
| Heat Wave | 86.2 |
| Lightning | 86.0 |
| Tornado | 82.4 |
| Ice Storm | 76.1 |
| Cold Wave | 68.4 |
| Drought | 59.0 |
| Earthquake | 41.0 |
| Hurricane | 36.3 |
| Landslide | 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
15
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
6 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 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | Fire | PLEASANT FARMS FIRE |
| Apr 3, 2011 | Fire | BATES FIELD FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Feb 25, 2008 | Fire | SOUTH ODESSA FIRE |
| 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 |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
221
Total IA Distributed
$322,423
Repair/Replace
$18,424
Rental Assistance
$22,566
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4332 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 51 | $275,264 | — |
| DR-4586 | 169 | $47,159 | $426 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
184
Total Claims Paid
$2,366,116
Avg Claim Payout
$12,859
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$579,128
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
3
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 1 | $550,036 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 2 | $29,092 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$92,964
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $92,964 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Gardendale has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, wildfire. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (6 declarations). 184 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $579,128 in public assistance recovery funding. $322,423 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.