Natural Disasters in Higgins, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.5 |
| Wildfire | 84.6 |
| Ice Storm | 56.1 |
| Winter Weather | 46.1 |
| Cold Wave | 34.6 |
| Strong Wind | 31.8 |
| Tornado | 29.8 |
| Hail | 28.1 |
| Earthquake | 18.5 |
| Hurricane | 16.7 |
| Lightning | 10.1 |
| Heat Wave | 8.9 |
| Landslide | 0.8 |
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
11
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$12,889
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 1 | $8,475 | — |
| DR-4530 | 3 | $4,414 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$237,845
Avg Claim Payout
$39,641
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Higgins has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, ice storm. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (3 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $12,889 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.