Natural Disasters in West Livingston, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
80.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 93.4 |
| Hurricane | 90.0 |
| Strong Wind | 88.2 |
| Tornado | 87.5 |
| Cold Wave | 86.5 |
| Heat Wave | 77.1 |
| Ice Storm | 75.9 |
| Wildfire | 75.5 |
| Landslide | 49.3 |
| Winter Weather | 43.3 |
| Earthquake | 36.4 |
| Hail | 20.1 |
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
30
Most Recent
Hurricane
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BERYL |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HARVEY |
| Jun 11, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 13, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| 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 |
| Feb 1, 2003 | Other | LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
346
Total Claims Paid
$10,047,994
Avg Claim Payout
$29,040
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,453,957
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
302
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1791 | Hurricane | 159 | $9,304,107 |
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $1,638,807 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 73 | $1,408,199 |
| DR-4332 | Hurricane | 20 | $794,719 |
| DR-4798 | Tropical Storm | 5 | $433,568 |
| DR-4272 | Flood | 7 | $420,338 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $184,248 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 2 | $179,268 |
| DR-3540 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $46,378 |
| DR-3290 | Hurricane | 7 | $44,323 |
West Livingston has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 346 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,453,957 in public assistance recovery funding.