Natural Disasters in West Tawakoni, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
81.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
49.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
41.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 97.1 |
| Tornado | 96.5 |
| Hail | 94.7 |
| Heat Wave | 91.3 |
| Cold Wave | 86.7 |
| Strong Wind | 84.0 |
| Wildfire | 76.9 |
| Winter Weather | 64.8 |
| Earthquake | 62.5 |
| Lightning | 48.9 |
| Hurricane | 45.9 |
| Drought | 43.9 |
| Landslide | 18.5 |
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
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 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Feb 1, 2003 | Other | LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA |
| Jan 8, 2001 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 31, 1999 | Fire | TX-GREENVILLE FIRE |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| May 2, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
62
Total Claims Paid
$1,626,437
Avg Claim Payout
$26,233
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,011,399
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
115
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 109 | $697,219 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 3 | $261,622 |
| DR-4029 | Fire | 3 | $52,559 |
West Tawakoni has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, hail. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 62 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,011,399 in public assistance recovery funding.