Natural Disasters in Sulphur Springs, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
71.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 94.8 |
| Tornado | 92.0 |
| Strong Wind | 89.4 |
| Hail | 89.2 |
| Cold Wave | 86.3 |
| Heat Wave | 76.4 |
| Drought | 66.7 |
| Wildfire | 65.6 |
| Hurricane | 57.9 |
| Winter Weather | 52.6 |
| Earthquake | 45.3 |
| Lightning | 34.0 |
| Landslide | 16.4 |
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
21
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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| 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 |
| Jan 8, 2001 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 31, 1999 | Fire | TX-GREENVILLE FIRE |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
36
Total Claims Paid
$304,193
Avg Claim Payout
$8,450
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,978,609
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
84
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $1,860,280 |
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $1,436,607 |
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $1,022,919 |
| DR-4705 | Winter Storm | 2 | $938,274 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $352,792 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $328,343 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 1 | $29,892 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $9,502 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$942,080
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.10
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $128,126 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $490,499 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $323,454 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sulphur Springs has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 36 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,978,609 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.