Natural Disasters in Rosita, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
14
Public Assistance
$1.0M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
4 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | $156K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $549K | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Alex → | Hurricane | Aug 2010 | $295K | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Mar 2008 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | May 2007 | — | — |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Charley → | Severe Storm | Aug 1998 | $12K | — |
| Extreme Fire Hazard → | Drought | Sep 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Freeze → | Freezing | Jan 1990 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
161
Total Claims Paid
$5,441,764
Avg Claim Payout
$33,800
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$481,562
Properties Protected
18
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.51
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $447,062 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $34,500 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rosita has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, drought, lightning. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 161 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,011,704 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.