Natural Disasters in Stephenville, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
75.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.5 |
| Cold Wave | 92.3 |
| Tornado | 82.8 |
| Lightning | 68.6 |
| Hail | 67.8 |
| Drought | 65.0 |
| Heat Wave | 58.9 |
| Hurricane | 56.4 |
| Strong Wind | 52.1 |
| Winter Weather | 48.4 |
| Ice Storm | 30.5 |
| Earthquake | 26.1 |
| Landslide | 25.7 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
21
Total Claims Paid
$669,650
Avg Claim Payout
$31,888
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,100,757
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
169
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4272 | Flood | 41 | $1,504,331 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 70 | $1,230,257 |
| DR-4266 | Flood | 30 | $1,155,757 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $546,505 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 4 | $536,769 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 9 | $68,963 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 3 | $58,175 |
Stephenville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 21 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,100,757 in public assistance recovery funding.