Natural Disasters in Omaha, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
22.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
97.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 91.3 |
| Hail | 82.1 |
| Tornado | 79.3 |
| Wildfire | 64.6 |
| Strong Wind | 63.6 |
| Heat Wave | 59.9 |
| Hurricane | 49.3 |
| Earthquake | 39.0 |
| Winter Weather | 36.1 |
| Lightning | 35.5 |
| Cold Wave | 32.0 |
| Landslide | 22.0 |
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
18
Most Recent
Hurricane
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BERYL |
| 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 |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 13, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 12, 1966 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
8
Total IA Distributed
$39,933
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1606 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4798 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 6 | $39,933 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$26,907
Avg Claim Payout
$5,381
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$254,557
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
12
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $144,776 |
| DR-1356 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $71,286 |
| DR-1791 | Hurricane | 1 | $20,842 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 1 | $11,427 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 2 | $6,226 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$118,373
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $118,373 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Omaha has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $254,557 in public assistance recovery funding. $39,933 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.