Natural Disasters in Lelia Lake, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
26.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.5
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
17
Public Assistance
$41K
Most Common Type
Fire
6 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ball Fire → | Fire | Feb 2026 | — | — |
| Rest Area Fire → | Fire | Mar 2025 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2016 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Jul 2011 | $41K | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Extreme Fire Hazards → | Fire | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Charley → | Severe Storm | Aug 1998 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 1989 | — | — |
| Tornadoes, Windstorms & Flooding → | Tornado | May 1970 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$7,175
Avg Claim Payout
$1,025
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Lelia Lake has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, hail. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (6 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $41,087 in public assistance recovery funding.