Natural Disasters in Lamesa, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
82.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
21.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
16
Public Assistance
$520K
Individual Assistance
$214K
Most Common Type
Fire
4 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | $214K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Jul 2011 | $10K | — |
| Hurricane Alex → | Hurricane | Aug 2010 | $511K | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Mar 2008 | — | — |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 2001 | — | — |
| Extreme Fire Hazards → | Fire | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Charley → | Severe Storm | Aug 1998 | — | — |
| Extreme Fire Hazard → | Drought | Sep 1993 | — | — |
| Excessive Rain & Hail → | Severe Storm | Sep 1992 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$142,603
Avg Claim Payout
$14,260
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Lamesa has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, strong wind. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $520,225 in public assistance recovery funding. $213,613 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.