Natural Disasters in La Coma, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
94.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 97.4 |
| Cold Wave | 96.1 |
| Hail | 89.6 |
| Hurricane | 85.7 |
| Winter Weather | 77.8 |
| Tornado | 76.9 |
| Ice Storm | 66.3 |
| Wildfire | 63.8 |
| Landslide | 57.0 |
| Lightning | 55.8 |
| Strong Wind | 55.5 |
| Earthquake | 44.2 |
| Drought | 38.3 |
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
22
Most Recent
Hurricane
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BERYL |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HANNA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 5, 2011 | Fire | EL CENIZO FIRE |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ALEX |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| 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 |
| Sep 26, 2002 | Coastal Storm | TROPICAL STORM FAY |
| Aug 22, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BRET |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
268
Total Claims Paid
$6,785,170
Avg Claim Payout
$25,318
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,265,030
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
142
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 9 | $2,918,930 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 65 | $1,554,741 |
| DR-1931 | Hurricane | 62 | $1,513,406 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 3 | $168,634 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 2 | $104,107 |
| DR-4798 | Tropical Storm | 1 | $5,212 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$3,810,018
Properties Protected
17
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.58
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $274,200 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $3,299,875 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $16,294 |
| 93.1: Tribal (Local) Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $219,649 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
La Coma has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, cold wave, hail. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 268 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,265,030 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.