Natural Disasters in Glenn Heights, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 96.5 |
| Heat Wave | 90.6 |
| Cold Wave | 88.9 |
| Tornado | 87.8 |
| Lightning | 86.2 |
| Wildfire | 86.1 |
| Winter Weather | 63.6 |
| Ice Storm | 58.0 |
| Hurricane | 52.2 |
| Earthquake | 51.1 |
| Strong Wind | 41.9 |
| Drought | 41.7 |
| Landslide | 39.2 |
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
24
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 18, 2011 | Fire | COUNTY LINE FIRE |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 5, 2006 | Fire | VENUS FIRE COMPLEX |
| 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 |
| Feb 1, 2003 | Other | LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 31, 1999 | Fire | MIDLOTHIAN FIRE |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
157
Total Claims Paid
$5,987,314
Avg Claim Payout
$38,136
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,119,558
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
72
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $732,605 |
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $380,664 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 3 | $349,634 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $344,613 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 5 | $312,043 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$996,142
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
6.17
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 2 | $134,817 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $486,378 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $374,947 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Glenn Heights has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, heat wave, cold wave. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 157 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,119,558 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.