Natural Disasters in Reno, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
79.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 98.0 |
| Tornado | 95.7 |
| Hail | 94.1 |
| Cold Wave | 89.4 |
| Heat Wave | 87.6 |
| Wildfire | 86.1 |
| Drought | 82.3 |
| Winter Weather | 72.5 |
| Earthquake | 66.2 |
| Strong Wind | 62.4 |
| Hurricane | 55.9 |
| Lightning | 55.7 |
| Landslide | 25.2 |
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
24
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 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 8, 2001 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Apr 29, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
130
Total Claims Paid
$2,145,959
Avg Claim Payout
$16,507
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,372,286
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
189
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $2,197,545 |
| DR-1356 | Severe Ice Storm | 6 | $2,049,273 |
| DR-4266 | Flood | 12 | $486,484 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 152 | $468,553 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $120,921 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $32,156 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $17,355 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$209,154
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.49
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $19,654 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $189,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Reno has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, hail. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 130 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,372,286 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.