Natural Disasters in Quitman, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
51.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
89.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 97.0 |
| Strong Wind | 90.9 |
| Hail | 90.5 |
| Heat Wave | 84.9 |
| Drought | 81.3 |
| Cold Wave | 76.8 |
| Wildfire | 73.2 |
| Winter Weather | 68.3 |
| Hurricane | 66.1 |
| Lightning | 52.8 |
| Earthquake | 45.8 |
| Landslide | 45.3 |
| Tornado | 39.7 |
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
17
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Jan 8, 2006 | Fire | HAWKINS FIRE |
| 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
185
Total IA Distributed
$211,124
Repair/Replace
$57,087
Rental Assistance
$53,556
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4586 | 122 | $85,385 | $1,329 |
| DR-4485 | 13 | $68,927 | — |
| DR-4781 | 21 | $37,610 | $1,468 |
| DR-4269 | 11 | $14,502 | $1,997 |
| DR-4223 | 18 | $4,700 | $2,217 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$154,534
Avg Claim Payout
$14,049
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,434
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4269 | Flood | 1 | $10,434 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.23
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Quitman has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, strong wind, hail. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,434 in public assistance recovery funding. $211,124 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.