Natural Disasters in Paradise, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.7 |
| Hail | 87.2 |
| Heat Wave | 85.7 |
| Tornado | 75.9 |
| Ice Storm | 69.9 |
| Landslide | 60.6 |
| Cold Wave | 55.3 |
| Strong Wind | 48.3 |
| Earthquake | 39.7 |
| Drought | 37.0 |
| Hurricane | 33.8 |
| Winter Weather | 26.5 |
| Lightning | 23.6 |
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
22
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
6 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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 3, 2000 | Fire | SADDLEBACK FIRE |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
94
Total Claims Paid
$2,456,658
Avg Claim Payout
$26,135
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,122,199
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
70
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $1,397,994 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 7 | $346,963 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $298,808 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 14 | $67,366 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 1 | $6,518 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $4,550 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$2,546,500
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.33
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $442,463 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $0 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $0 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $1,000,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $515,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Paradise has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, hail, heat wave. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (6 declarations). 94 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,122,199 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.