Natural Disasters in Spring Branch, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 94.4 |
| Tornado | 93.2 |
| Winter Weather | 91.3 |
| Lightning | 89.3 |
| Wildfire | 89.3 |
| Heat Wave | 88.2 |
| Strong Wind | 77.0 |
| Cold Wave | 76.6 |
| Drought | 66.6 |
| Hurricane | 62.9 |
| Ice Storm | 60.8 |
| Landslide | 48.1 |
| Earthquake | 17.5 |
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
26
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Apr 2023
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Nov 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 16, 2006 | Fire | PURGATORY ROAD FIRE |
| 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 |
| Jan 4, 2000 | Fire | PURGATORY FIRE |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Mar 2, 1999 | Fire | FISCHER FIRE |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,218
Total Claims Paid
$60,739,935
Avg Claim Payout
$49,869
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,736,326
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
51
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 10 | $917,751 |
| DR-4245 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $521,347 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 2 | $485,315 |
| DR-4332 | Hurricane | 12 | $338,901 |
| DR-4705 | Winter Storm | 5 | $251,552 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $221,461 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$11,991,537
Properties Protected
59
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.23
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $4,351,170 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $547,963 |
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $7,062,404 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $30,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Spring Branch has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, tornado, winter weather. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 1,218 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,736,326 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.