Natural Disasters in New Deal, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.2
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
45.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
20
Public Assistance
$17.8M
Individual Assistance
$3.3M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | $308K | $298K |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $14.6M | $3.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2016 | $1.1M | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds and Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 2015 | $1.1M | — |
| Hurricane Alex → | Hurricane | Aug 2010 | $619K | $58K |
| Hurricane Ike → | Hurricane | Sep 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gustav → | Hurricane | Aug 2008 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Mar 2008 | — | — |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $38K | $2K |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Extreme Fire Hazards → | Fire | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Charley → | Severe Storm | Aug 1998 | — | — |
| Extreme Fire Hazard → | Drought | Sep 1993 | — | — |
| Excessive Rain & Hail → | Severe Storm | Sep 1992 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 1989 | — | — |
| Tornadoes, Windstorms & Flooding → | Tornado | May 1970 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 21 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
346
Total Claims Paid
$2,736,316
Avg Claim Payout
$7,908
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$600,834
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $195,415 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $405,419 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
New Deal has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, drought. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 346 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,817,059 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,344,463 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.