Natural Disasters in Harker Heights, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.6 |
| Tornado | 98.6 |
| Lightning | 97.2 |
| Winter Weather | 95.8 |
| Cold Wave | 95.2 |
| Heat Wave | 94.5 |
| Wildfire | 89.7 |
| Hurricane | 79.0 |
| Strong Wind | 77.2 |
| Ice Storm | 75.7 |
| Drought | 62.0 |
| Landslide | 41.3 |
| Earthquake | 38.4 |
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
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Fire
7 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 |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Jun 3, 2008 | Fire | REIN STREET FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Jan 5, 2006 | Fire | ROSEWOOD FIRE |
| 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 21, 1999 | Fire | REESE CREEK FIRE |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
497
Total Claims Paid
$14,387,626
Avg Claim Payout
$28,949
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,416,496
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
48
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $6,250,898 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 5 | $1,368,892 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 7 | $1,024,061 |
| DR-4705 | Winter Storm | 2 | $690,013 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 2 | $82,632 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$1,552,936
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.18
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 3 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $295,622 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $0 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $243,052 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $1,762 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Harker Heights has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, tornado, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 497 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,416,496 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.