Natural Disasters in Kemp, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
81.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
63.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 94.5 |
| Heat Wave | 93.3 |
| Tornado | 84.6 |
| Cold Wave | 82.5 |
| Wildfire | 80.0 |
| Winter Weather | 63.4 |
| Earthquake | 59.1 |
| Hurricane | 50.3 |
| Lightning | 49.7 |
| Strong Wind | 49.3 |
| Ice Storm | 41.6 |
| Drought | 35.8 |
| Landslide | 18.9 |
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 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$124,561
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $64,425 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $60,136 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kemp has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, heat wave, tornado. 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. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.