Natural Disasters in Sanderson, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
0.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
0.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 46.7 |
| Landslide | 12.7 |
| Heat Wave | 12.6 |
| Hurricane | 10.1 |
| Lightning | 7.2 |
| Strong Wind | 5.7 |
| Hail | 5.2 |
| Tornado | 4.8 |
| Cold Wave | 4.0 |
| Winter Weather | 3.3 |
| Earthquake | 1.6 |
| Ice Storm | 1.3 |
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
15
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Fire
4 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 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
36
Total IA Distributed
$218,375
Repair/Replace
$161,188
Rental Assistance
$2,032
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | 36 | $218,375 | $15,465 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$5,159
Avg Claim Payout
$1,720
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$42,215
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $42,215 |
Sanderson has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $42,215 in public assistance recovery funding. $218,375 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.