Natural Disasters in Lakewood Village, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.9
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
37.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 99.8 |
| Hail | 99.7 |
| Heat Wave | 98.0 |
| Ice Storm | 97.2 |
| Cold Wave | 93.9 |
| Wildfire | 93.0 |
| Strong Wind | 92.7 |
| Winter Weather | 86.2 |
| Lightning | 80.6 |
| Earthquake | 74.0 |
| Hurricane | 58.4 |
| Landslide | 47.6 |
| Drought | 36.9 |
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
24
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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 1, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 27, 2006 | Fire | NORTH TRINITY 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
556
Total Claims Paid
$10,460,094
Avg Claim Payout
$18,813
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,116,711
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
150
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 29 | $5,087,889 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 54 | $4,886,788 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 13 | $685,067 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 53 | $451,535 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 1 | $5,432 |
Lakewood Village has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, heat wave. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 556 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,116,711 in public assistance recovery funding.