Natural Disasters in Odessa, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
26.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.3 |
| Winter Weather | 95.9 |
| Wildfire | 93.1 |
| Drought | 92.2 |
| Tornado | 91.4 |
| Lightning | 71.9 |
| Cold Wave | 65.9 |
| Heat Wave | 65.7 |
| Strong Wind | 59.8 |
| Hurricane | 38.4 |
| Earthquake | 37.4 |
| Ice Storm | 30.7 |
| Landslide | 1.7 |
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
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 24, 2011 | Fire | CEED FIRE |
| Apr 9, 2011 | Fire | HICKMAN FIRE |
| Apr 3, 2011 | Fire | BATES FIELD FIRE |
| Mar 20, 2009 | Fire | GREENWOOD FIRE |
| May 1, 2008 | Fire | PRICE 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Sep 9, 1992 | Severe Storm | EXCESSIVE RAIN & HAIL |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,139
Total IA Distributed
$3,137,352
Repair/Replace
$171,104
Rental Assistance
$198,361
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4332 | 4 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 506 | $2,733,796 | — |
| DR-4586 | 629 | $403,556 | $636 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
145
Total Claims Paid
$1,577,870
Avg Claim Payout
$10,882
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,930,623
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 15 | $11,896,499 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 1 | $22,382 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 1 | $11,743 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$92,964
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $92,964 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Odessa has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, wildfire. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (9 declarations). 145 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,930,623 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,137,352 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.