Natural Disasters in Rule, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
10.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
59.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 85.5 |
| Wildfire | 79.6 |
| Hail | 71.5 |
| Strong Wind | 46.4 |
| Tornado | 32.2 |
| Hurricane | 30.8 |
| Heat Wave | 30.4 |
| Ice Storm | 19.8 |
| Winter Weather | 19.0 |
| Earthquake | 18.1 |
| Landslide | 15.0 |
| Cold Wave | 11.0 |
| Lightning | 3.5 |
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
Fire
4 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Aug 3, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
176
Total Claims Paid
$2,325,464
Avg Claim Payout
$13,213
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$500,278
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
18
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $391,268 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $109,010 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rule has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, hail. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 176 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $500,278 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.