Natural Disasters in Melvin, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
10.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
73.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
37.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 83.3 |
| Wildfire | 69.3 |
| Hail | 53.3 |
| Lightning | 42.6 |
| Winter Weather | 37.5 |
| Heat Wave | 33.7 |
| Hurricane | 30.6 |
| Tornado | 29.5 |
| Strong Wind | 18.0 |
| Cold Wave | 13.7 |
| Landslide | 6.4 |
| Earthquake | 6.0 |
| Ice Storm | 4.5 |
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
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 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 8, 2000 | Fire | TX-DEEP CREEK FIRE-9/8/00 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
8
Total IA Distributed
$73,432
Repair/Replace
$56,006
Rental Assistance
$7,100
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4879 | 8 | $73,432 | $3,727 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$18,990
Avg Claim Payout
$18,990
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,826,994
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
96
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $1,728,109 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 74 | $915,695 |
| DR-4879 | Flood | 5 | $160,690 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $22,500 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$2,183,638
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.74
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 5 | $227,610 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $50,000 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $112,500 |
| 201.1: Relocation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $1,793,528 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Melvin 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 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,826,994 in public assistance recovery funding. $73,432 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.