Natural Disasters in San Saba, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
26.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 76.6 |
| Wildfire | 71.5 |
| Hail | 49.6 |
| Hurricane | 37.9 |
| Winter Weather | 29.4 |
| Tornado | 23.4 |
| Lightning | 23.3 |
| Heat Wave | 22.6 |
| Cold Wave | 19.6 |
| Strong Wind | 13.2 |
| Landslide | 12.9 |
| Earthquake | 3.7 |
| Ice Storm | 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
22
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Jul 4, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 8, 2000 | Fire | TX-DEEP CREEK FIRE-9/8/00 |
| Sep 19, 1999 | Fire | WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Jul 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
215
Total IA Distributed
$1,869,715
Repair/Replace
$1,171,540
Rental Assistance
$156,127
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4879 | 212 | $1,850,623 | $8,184 |
| DR-4485 | 3 | $19,092 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
28
Total Claims Paid
$1,268,765
Avg Claim Payout
$45,313
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,534,290
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
67
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $1,372,852 |
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $1,085,939 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $857,472 |
| DR-4879 | Flood | 8 | $218,027 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
San Saba 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 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 28 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,534,290 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,869,715 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.