Natural Disasters in Waka, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.4 |
| Wildfire | 76.2 |
| Winter Weather | 73.6 |
| Ice Storm | 68.1 |
| Cold Wave | 64.4 |
| Hail | 49.0 |
| Tornado | 45.1 |
| Strong Wind | 43.6 |
| Earthquake | 31.9 |
| Lightning | 27.9 |
| Hurricane | 27.7 |
| Heat Wave | 13.1 |
| Landslide | 1.3 |
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
14
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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
8
Total IA Distributed
$69,078
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 8 | $69,078 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Waka has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). $69,078 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.