Natural Disasters in Mount Vernon, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
69.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 88.5 |
| Tornado | 72.3 |
| Hail | 67.7 |
| Drought | 67.0 |
| Wildfire | 58.8 |
| Hurricane | 55.5 |
| Heat Wave | 50.5 |
| Strong Wind | 49.4 |
| Cold Wave | 36.3 |
| Earthquake | 31.9 |
| Winter Weather | 28.5 |
| Landslide | 18.8 |
| Lightning | 15.2 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Apr 2023
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| 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 |
| Feb 1, 2003 | Other | LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$22,252
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 4 | $22,252 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
13
Total Claims Paid
$326,267
Avg Claim Payout
$25,097
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$758,539
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
19
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $556,567 |
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $128,788 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 4 | $40,349 |
| DR-1791 | Hurricane | 2 | $23,279 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 2 | $9,557 |
Mount Vernon has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 13 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $758,539 in public assistance recovery funding. $22,252 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.