Natural Disasters in Tulia, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
31.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 94.9 |
| Drought | 93.5 |
| Wildfire | 87.8 |
| Strong Wind | 76.0 |
| Winter Weather | 73.2 |
| Tornado | 61.1 |
| Cold Wave | 44.1 |
| Hurricane | 43.1 |
| Earthquake | 33.2 |
| Ice Storm | 29.1 |
| Heat Wave | 21.3 |
| Lightning | 20.8 |
| Landslide | 0.8 |
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
15
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
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 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 1, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 9, 1992 | Severe Storm | EXCESSIVE RAIN & HAIL |
| May 13, 1970 | Tornado | TORNADOES, WINDSTORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
146
Total IA Distributed
$126,599
Repair/Replace
$76,037
Rental Assistance
$2,763
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1697 | 143 | $102,232 | $4,972 |
| DR-4485 | 3 | $24,367 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$9,064
Avg Claim Payout
$9,064
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$53,936
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) | 1 | $53,936 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Tulia has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, wildfire. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $126,599 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.