Natural Disasters in Mount Calm, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
67.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 95.6 |
| Tornado | 89.8 |
| Wildfire | 82.2 |
| Drought | 82.1 |
| Hail | 79.0 |
| Lightning | 78.8 |
| Ice Storm | 77.4 |
| Heat Wave | 75.7 |
| Landslide | 75.3 |
| Hurricane | 65.9 |
| Strong Wind | 58.1 |
| Earthquake | 30.8 |
| Winter Weather | 13.6 |
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
25
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nov 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| 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 |
| Aug 26, 2000 | Fire | TX - LIVE OAK LOOP FIRE |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
31
Total Claims Paid
$462,578
Avg Claim Payout
$14,922
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,757,529
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
257
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $7,679,397 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 123 | $3,383,019 |
| DR-4245 | Severe Storm(s) | 64 | $2,295,114 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $1,227,137 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 9 | $131,071 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 1 | $41,790 |
Mount Calm has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, wildfire. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 31 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,757,529 in public assistance recovery funding.