Natural Disasters in West, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 98.8 |
| Lightning | 96.8 |
| Cold Wave | 96.3 |
| Heat Wave | 96.1 |
| Wildfire | 90.0 |
| Hail | 90.0 |
| Hurricane | 81.4 |
| Ice Storm | 72.0 |
| Strong Wind | 66.0 |
| Earthquake | 64.3 |
| Winter Weather | 58.1 |
| Drought | 55.7 |
| Landslide | 38.3 |
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
25
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Other | EXPLOSION |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Other | EXPLOSION |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IKE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DEAN |
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
354
Total Claims Paid
$5,149,699
Avg Claim Payout
$14,547
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$31,707,872
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
103
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4136 | Other | 17 | $25,173,245 |
| DR-4485 | Biological | 10 | $3,391,201 |
| DR-1709 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $1,171,255 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $1,002,611 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 7 | $679,741 |
| DR-3363 | Other | 14 | $288,394 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 1 | $1,425 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$940,510
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.75
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 3 | $815,486 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $125,024 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
West has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 354 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $31,707,872 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.