Natural Disasters in Heath, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
82.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 93.7 |
| Hail | 93.1 |
| Heat Wave | 90.1 |
| Strong Wind | 74.4 |
| Cold Wave | 73.9 |
| Wildfire | 66.6 |
| Ice Storm | 54.6 |
| Earthquake | 43.5 |
| Lightning | 38.2 |
| Drought | 35.3 |
| Hurricane | 34.0 |
| Winter Weather | 32.2 |
| Landslide | 14.0 |
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
20
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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
77
Total Claims Paid
$2,067,064
Avg Claim Payout
$26,845
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,319,687
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
147
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $2,115,681 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $1,067,672 |
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $656,538 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 89 | $401,234 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 2 | $75,638 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 1 | $2,923 |
Heath has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, heat wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 77 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,319,687 in public assistance recovery funding.