Natural Disasters in Jacksonville, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
61.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
25.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 91.7 |
| Drought | 88.2 |
| Heat Wave | 82.9 |
| Ice Storm | 81.9 |
| Cold Wave | 78.3 |
| Wildfire | 77.8 |
| Hurricane | 70.7 |
| Lightning | 70.4 |
| Tornado | 69.5 |
| Winter Weather | 67.5 |
| Landslide | 64.1 |
| Hail | 39.3 |
| Earthquake | 38.0 |
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
28
Most Recent
Hurricane
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BERYL |
| 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 |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 13, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| 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 |
| Jun 9, 2001 | Coastal Storm | TX-TROPICAL STORM ALLISON-06-06-2001 |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,112
Total IA Distributed
$1,402,411
Repair/Replace
$814,515
Rental Assistance
$171,838
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1607 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1709 | 210 | $369,985 | $1,439 |
| DR-4485 | 72 | $353,359 | — |
| DR-1791 | 295 | $282,865 | $2,253 |
| DR-4586 | 344 | $186,569 | $747 |
| DR-4223 | 175 | $183,324 | $1,419 |
| DR-4269 | 14 | $25,259 | $2,542 |
| DR-4781 | 1 | $1,050 | $300 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
66
Total Claims Paid
$624,674
Avg Claim Payout
$9,465
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,859,202
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
144
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1791 | Hurricane | 32 | $1,781,329 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $1,164,062 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $902,268 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 62 | $666,150 |
| DR-4269 | Flood | 8 | $535,715 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 4 | $365,086 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 15 | $300,014 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 3 | $134,700 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 1 | $9,877 |
Jacksonville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, drought, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 66 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,859,202 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,402,411 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.