Natural Disasters in Guerra, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
98.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 94.5 |
| Hurricane | 65.5 |
| Wildfire | 51.4 |
| Hail | 35.8 |
| Heat Wave | 25.9 |
| Ice Storm | 24.7 |
| Tornado | 14.3 |
| Winter Weather | 6.8 |
| Earthquake | 4.9 |
| Strong Wind | 3.8 |
| Lightning | 2.6 |
| Landslide | 1.5 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HANNA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ALEX |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Jul 24, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DOLLY |
| Apr 16, 2008 | Fire | HEBBRONVILLE 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 |
| Aug 22, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BRET |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$37,056
Avg Claim Payout
$3,369
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$576,077
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
50
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 17 | $295,834 |
| DR-1931 | Hurricane | 16 | $91,633 |
| DR-1780 | Hurricane | 6 | $89,222 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $88,400 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 2 | $10,988 |
Guerra has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hurricane, wildfire. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $576,077 in public assistance recovery funding.