Natural Disasters in Idalou, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.2
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
45.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.8 |
| Strong Wind | 99.8 |
| Drought | 99.8 |
| Tornado | 98.8 |
| Winter Weather | 98.6 |
| Cold Wave | 97.0 |
| Ice Storm | 92.1 |
| Wildfire | 86.2 |
| Lightning | 83.0 |
| Heat Wave | 80.6 |
| Earthquake | 60.4 |
| Hurricane | 47.2 |
| Landslide | 20.5 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 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 |
| 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 |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ALEX |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Sep 9, 1992 | Severe Storm | EXCESSIVE RAIN & HAIL |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 13, 1970 | Tornado | TORNADOES, WINDSTORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
346
Total Claims Paid
$2,736,316
Avg Claim Payout
$7,908
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,817,059
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
85
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 12 | $14,647,957 |
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $1,133,222 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $1,071,634 |
| DR-1931 | Hurricane | 41 | $618,564 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $307,823 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 1 | $37,859 |
Idalou has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, drought. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 346 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,817,059 in public assistance recovery funding.