Natural Disasters in Samnorwood, TX

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

27.4

Very Low

Expected Annual Loss

24.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

58.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

3.8

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: FEMA

Total Declarations

14

Public Assistance

$136K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

3 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $136K
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms →Severe Ice StormFeb 2021——
Severe Winter Storm →Severe Ice StormFeb 2021——
Covid-19 Pandemic →BiologicalMar 2020——
Covid-19 →BiologicalMar 2020——
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straigh… →Severe StormFeb 2016——
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … →Severe StormMay 2015$136K—
Wildfires →FireMar 2008——
Extreme Wildfire Threat →FireJan 2006——
Hurricane Rita →HurricaneSep 2005——
Hurricane Rita →HurricaneSep 2005——
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation →HurricaneSep 2005——
Extreme Fire Hazards →FireSep 1999——
Tropical Storm Charley →Severe StormAug 1998——
Severe Storms, High Winds & Flooding →FloodJul 1968——

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

4

Total Claims Paid

$17,316

Avg Claim Payout

$4,329

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Samnorwood 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 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $135,968 in public assistance recovery funding.