Natural Disasters in Sweetwater, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 89.9 |
| Wildfire | 86.6 |
| Hail | 86.1 |
| Strong Wind | 80.4 |
| Winter Weather | 68.6 |
| Tornado | 62.7 |
| Cold Wave | 44.9 |
| Heat Wave | 43.5 |
| Hurricane | 26.8 |
| Lightning | 25.9 |
| Ice Storm | 22.1 |
| Earthquake | 17.2 |
| Landslide | 13.0 |
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
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
7 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 11, 2011 | Fire | NOLAN COUNTY FIRE COMPLEX |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 21, 2011 | Fire | WHITE HAT FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Apr 23, 1986 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, RAINS & TORNADOES |
| Sep 26, 1980 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM DANIELLE |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
48
Total IA Distributed
$283,715
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4586 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 47 | $283,715 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
56
Total Claims Paid
$1,111,827
Avg Claim Payout
$19,854
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$80,505
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4416 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $80,505 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$183,291
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $183,291 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sweetwater 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 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 56 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $80,505 in public assistance recovery funding. $283,715 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.