Natural Disasters in McLean, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 97.8 |
| Wildfire | 93.7 |
| Hail | 93.3 |
| Winter Weather | 89.8 |
| Ice Storm | 79.0 |
| Tornado | 76.8 |
| Cold Wave | 76.2 |
| Strong Wind | 75.6 |
| Lightning | 74.1 |
| Earthquake | 45.7 |
| Hurricane | 27.0 |
| Heat Wave | 23.4 |
| Landslide | 4.4 |
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
16
Most Recent
Fire
Mar 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | Fire | REST AREA FIRE |
| 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 |
| Apr 18, 2018 | Fire | MCCLELLAN FIRE |
| 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 |
| Jan 8, 2001 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Apr 1, 1975 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| May 13, 1970 | Tornado | TORNADOES, WINDSTORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
17
Total IA Distributed
$49,100
Repair/Replace
$16,300
Rental Assistance
$3,116
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 5 | $29,684 | — |
| DR-1624 | 12 | $19,416 | $9,941 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$5,051
Avg Claim Payout
$1,684
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$544,493
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 2 | $544,493 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$48,718
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.69
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $0 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $0 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $19,843 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $28,875 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
McLean has a relatively 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 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $544,493 in public assistance recovery funding. $49,100 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.