Natural Disasters in Seymour, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
9.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
95.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 94.4 |
| Wildfire | 64.5 |
| Hail | 62.7 |
| Strong Wind | 62.1 |
| Landslide | 42.1 |
| Tornado | 33.8 |
| Heat Wave | 32.7 |
| Hurricane | 31.4 |
| Ice Storm | 28.3 |
| Earthquake | 20.2 |
| Cold Wave | 16.9 |
| Winter Weather | 11.8 |
| Lightning | 1.6 |
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
19
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE 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 |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1979 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$22,602
Avg Claim Payout
$7,534
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,179,599
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $1,323,362 |
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $677,641 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $100,601 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $68,987 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $9,007 |
Seymour 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 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,179,599 in public assistance recovery funding.