Natural Disasters in Turkey, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
90.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.8 |
| Hail | 79.0 |
| Strong Wind | 75.9 |
| Wildfire | 74.4 |
| Ice Storm | 49.2 |
| Winter Weather | 43.0 |
| Tornado | 31.7 |
| Heat Wave | 24.3 |
| Hurricane | 19.1 |
| Earthquake | 17.7 |
| Cold Wave | 13.5 |
| Lightning | 7.9 |
| Landslide | 6.9 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
5 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 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 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 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 1, 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 |
| Jan 8, 2001 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$2,761
Avg Claim Payout
$1,380
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$935,970
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
23
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4272 | Flood | 15 | $679,765 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $218,479 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 2 | $19,986 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $17,740 |
Turkey has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, strong wind. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $935,970 in public assistance recovery funding.