Natural Disasters in Mason, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 79.1 |
| Wildfire | 70.1 |
| Lightning | 49.3 |
| Hail | 47.7 |
| Hurricane | 41.5 |
| Winter Weather | 30.1 |
| Heat Wave | 23.5 |
| Tornado | 20.6 |
| Landslide | 16.9 |
| Strong Wind | 11.8 |
| Cold Wave | 9.9 |
| Earthquake | 2.6 |
| Ice Storm | 1.4 |
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
19
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 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 |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$119,062
Avg Claim Payout
$23,812
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$822,543
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
25
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $517,985 |
| DR-4879 | Flood | 7 | $156,708 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $117,069 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $30,780 |
Mason has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $822,543 in public assistance recovery funding.