Natural Disasters in Zuehl, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
50.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 92.2 |
| Hail | 92.1 |
| Lightning | 89.9 |
| Heat Wave | 89.1 |
| Winter Weather | 84.6 |
| Drought | 78.5 |
| Wildfire | 75.0 |
| Cold Wave | 71.2 |
| Hurricane | 66.7 |
| Strong Wind | 61.3 |
| Ice Storm | 50.7 |
| Landslide | 26.0 |
| Earthquake | 20.6 |
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
23
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HARVEY |
| Nov 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ALEX |
| 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 |
| Jul 4, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Oct 21, 1998 | Flood | TX-FLOODING 10/18/98 |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,455
Total Claims Paid
$109,532,161
Avg Claim Payout
$44,616
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,364,953
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
30
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | Biological | 8 | $3,351,629 |
| DR-4332 | Hurricane | 12 | $681,988 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 5 | $206,978 |
| DR-4245 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $113,206 |
| DR-1606 | Hurricane | 2 | $11,153 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$22,210,905
Properties Protected
76
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.25
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $2,507,382 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $0 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $18,794,182 |
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $43,824 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Zuehl has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 2,455 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,364,953 in public assistance recovery funding. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.