Natural Disasters in Tehuacana, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
45.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
92.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 91.4 |
| Drought | 84.8 |
| Wildfire | 73.2 |
| Hurricane | 72.9 |
| Hail | 65.5 |
| Lightning | 64.1 |
| Tornado | 63.4 |
| Ice Storm | 60.8 |
| Heat Wave | 57.5 |
| Strong Wind | 40.8 |
| Winter Weather | 31.3 |
| Earthquake | 29.9 |
| Landslide | 22.3 |
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
Fire
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 |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Feb 1, 2003 | Other | LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
291
Total Claims Paid
$4,798,843
Avg Claim Payout
$16,491
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,875,189
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
23
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $1,861,949 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $11,260 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 1 | $1,980 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$48,750
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $29,250 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $19,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Tehuacana has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, drought, wildfire. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 291 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,875,189 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.