Natural Disasters in Vega, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
9.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
9.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
50.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 95.6 |
| Wildfire | 66.1 |
| Hail | 63.9 |
| Winter Weather | 42.7 |
| Cold Wave | 34.3 |
| Strong Wind | 21.2 |
| Tornado | 19.1 |
| Earthquake | 15.2 |
| Landslide | 7.8 |
| Heat Wave | 6.7 |
| Lightning | 5.6 |
| Ice Storm | 5.2 |
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
13
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 |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$16,393
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 3 | $16,393 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$16,058
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 | $16,058 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Vega 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 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). $16,393 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.