Natural Disasters in Lakehills, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
89.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.7 |
| Lightning | 84.4 |
| Hail | 81.0 |
| Winter Weather | 69.3 |
| Drought | 68.9 |
| Landslide | 66.5 |
| Tornado | 65.0 |
| Strong Wind | 61.6 |
| Hurricane | 46.6 |
| Heat Wave | 40.1 |
| Cold Wave | 29.5 |
| Ice Storm | 10.3 |
| Earthquake | 9.5 |
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
16
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Flood
4 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 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 4, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Jul 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Aug 3, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
114
Total IA Distributed
$77,675
Repair/Replace
$36,578
Rental Assistance
$22,084
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4332 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1730 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4586 | 107 | $58,998 | $442 |
| DR-4485 | 4 | $18,677 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
215
Total Claims Paid
$5,680,674
Avg Claim Payout
$26,422
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$237,908
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
13
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4272 | Flood | 13 | $237,908 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lakehills has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, lightning, hail. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 215 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $237,908 in public assistance recovery funding. $77,675 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.