Natural Disasters in Sheridan, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
83.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 92.5 |
| Hurricane | 88.0 |
| Cold Wave | 80.1 |
| Tornado | 71.1 |
| Heat Wave | 62.2 |
| Lightning | 61.3 |
| Ice Storm | 56.2 |
| Hail | 54.5 |
| Wildfire | 49.4 |
| Strong Wind | 47.8 |
| Winter Weather | 30.0 |
| Earthquake | 23.7 |
| Landslide | 16.7 |
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
20
Most Recent
Hurricane
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BERYL |
| 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 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HARVEY |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| 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 |
| Oct 21, 1998 | Flood | TX-FLOODING 10/18/98 |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Oct 18, 1994 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
83
Total Claims Paid
$4,417,756
Avg Claim Payout
$53,226
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,165,916
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
79
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4332 | Hurricane | 51 | $2,360,540 |
| DR-4269 | Flood | 12 | $1,054,001 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $505,829 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 3 | $115,093 |
| DR-4798 | Tropical Storm | 4 | $96,221 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 4 | $22,474 |
| DR-3294 | Hurricane | 1 | $11,758 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $0 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sheridan has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, cold wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 83 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,165,916 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.