Natural Disasters in Tulsita, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
11.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 91.2 |
| Drought | 89.6 |
| Heat Wave | 82.1 |
| Cold Wave | 68.2 |
| Tornado | 64.9 |
| Wildfire | 61.8 |
| Lightning | 57.6 |
| Hail | 55.4 |
| Ice Storm | 52.1 |
| Strong Wind | 43.9 |
| Winter Weather | 33.0 |
| Earthquake | 11.7 |
| Landslide | 7.5 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HANNA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HARVEY |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DEAN |
| 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 |
| Jul 17, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE CLAUDETTE |
| Jul 4, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
90
Total Claims Paid
$1,325,480
Avg Claim Payout
$14,728
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$999,457
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
33
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4332 | Hurricane | 24 | $951,679 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $32,599 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $15,179 |
Tulsita has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, heat wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 90 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $999,457 in public assistance recovery funding.