Natural Disasters in Zapata, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
15.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
0.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 89.2 |
| Wildfire | 70.9 |
| Hurricane | 66.0 |
| Heat Wave | 42.2 |
| Hail | 37.3 |
| Drought | 33.4 |
| Earthquake | 18.4 |
| Winter Weather | 15.8 |
| Tornado | 14.7 |
| Landslide | 14.1 |
| Ice Storm | 6.2 |
| Lightning | 5.3 |
| Strong Wind | 4.5 |
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
15
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HANNA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ALEX |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 4, 2008 | Fire | LA PERLA FIRE |
| 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 |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 28, 1967 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BEULAH |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
35
Total IA Distributed
$53,378
Repair/Replace
$8,657
Rental Assistance
$9,458
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1709 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 6 | $32,098 | — |
| DR-1931 | 28 | $21,280 | $2,924 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$97,639
Avg Claim Payout
$13,948
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$113,835
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
9
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1931 | Hurricane | 8 | $109,916 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 1 | $3,919 |
Zapata has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, wildfire, hurricane. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $113,835 in public assistance recovery funding. $53,378 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.