Natural Disasters in Groom, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
25.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
40.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 97.8 |
| Wildfire | 86.9 |
| Hail | 80.0 |
| Winter Weather | 60.3 |
| Tornado | 40.8 |
| Strong Wind | 34.6 |
| Ice Storm | 30.0 |
| Cold Wave | 28.2 |
| Earthquake | 24.8 |
| Lightning | 12.4 |
| Heat Wave | 10.4 |
| Landslide | 1.9 |
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
Fire
Dec 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | Fire | NORTH 207 FIRE |
| 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 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Jan 8, 2001 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Jul 2, 1992 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$8,452
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 1 | $8,452 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$36,311
Avg Claim Payout
$12,104
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$34,948
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
3
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1999 | Fire | 3 | $34,948 |
Groom 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 fire (5 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $34,948 in public assistance recovery funding. $8,452 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.