Natural Disasters in Granger, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.7 |
| Winter Weather | 96.8 |
| Cold Wave | 95.9 |
| Tornado | 93.9 |
| Heat Wave | 91.0 |
| Lightning | 88.8 |
| Wildfire | 87.8 |
| Ice Storm | 72.5 |
| Drought | 72.4 |
| Hurricane | 69.0 |
| Strong Wind | 55.9 |
| Earthquake | 36.5 |
| Landslide | 24.1 |
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
26
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 6, 2011 | Fire | MOONGLOW FIRE |
| Aug 15, 2011 | Fire | HORSESHOE FIRE |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Fire | GRAND MESA FIRE |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 7, 2008 | Fire | FLORENCE FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Feb 1, 2003 | Other | LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
736
Total Claims Paid
$21,801,756
Avg Claim Payout
$29,622
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$16,651,648
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
141
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4705 | Winter Storm | 26 | $13,210,506 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 60 | $1,289,184 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 11 | $1,001,300 |
| DR-4879 | Flood | 21 | $747,869 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $278,685 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 2 | $119,985 |
| DR-4245 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,120 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$2,435,329
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
36.19
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 6 | $649,123 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 3 | $148,499 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $54,000 |
| 402.4: Community Flood Mitigation Project | 1 | $750,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $410,803 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Granger has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (8 declarations). 736 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $16,651,648 in public assistance recovery funding. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.