Natural Disasters in Whitharral, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 97.9 |
| Drought | 93.7 |
| Wildfire | 76.2 |
| Winter Weather | 75.8 |
| Tornado | 74.6 |
| Strong Wind | 71.8 |
| Ice Storm | 49.1 |
| Cold Wave | 45.3 |
| Earthquake | 29.2 |
| Lightning | 29.2 |
| Heat Wave | 27.6 |
| Hurricane | 26.0 |
| Landslide | 1.6 |
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
16
Most Recent
Flood
May 2024
Most Common Type
Fire
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Sep 9, 1992 | Severe Storm | EXCESSIVE RAIN & HAIL |
| May 13, 1970 | Tornado | TORNADOES, WINDSTORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$131,533
Avg Claim Payout
$8,769
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,094,076
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
21
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4781 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $1,709,041 |
| DR-4255 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $359,060 |
| DR-1999 | Fire | 3 | $17,452 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $8,524 |
Whitharral has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, wildfire. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,094,076 in public assistance recovery funding.