Natural Disasters in Keene, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
86.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 98.1 |
| Wildfire | 94.4 |
| Heat Wave | 92.6 |
| Cold Wave | 88.4 |
| Hail | 85.9 |
| Ice Storm | 81.1 |
| Strong Wind | 77.9 |
| Lightning | 76.2 |
| Hurricane | 53.5 |
| Earthquake | 51.0 |
| Winter Weather | 39.1 |
| Drought | 37.5 |
| Landslide | 15.1 |
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
19
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
5 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 19, 2006 | Fire | HUNTINGTON BROOK FIRE |
| 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 |
| Jan 5, 2001 | Fire | TX - ALSBURY FIRE - 08/29/00 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| 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
332
Total Claims Paid
$4,913,518
Avg Claim Payout
$14,800
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,266,732
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
28
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 13 | $712,504 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $541,089 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 3 | $13,139 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Keene has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 332 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,266,732 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.