Natural Disasters in Indian River Estates, FL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.1
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
38
Public Assistance
$203.1M
Individual Assistance
$94.8M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
24 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | $2.0M | $1.4M |
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Nicole → | Hurricane | Dec 2022 | $1.2M | — |
| Tropical Storm Nicole → | Tropical Storm | Nov 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | $1.8M | $2K |
| Tropical Storm Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $383K | $1.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Oct 2019 | $2.1M | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $14.5M | $9.7M |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | $7.5M | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isaac → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $465K | — |
| Tropical Storm Fay → | Severe Storm | Aug 2008 | $3.9M | $1.3M |
| Tropical Storm Fay → | Severe Storm | Aug 2008 | — | — |
| Okeechobee Fire Complex → | Fire | Jun 2007 | — | — |
| Hurricane Wilma → | Hurricane | Oct 2005 | $16.4M | $4.6M |
Showing 20 of 42 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,986
Total Claims Paid
$84,686,384
Avg Claim Payout
$21,246
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
49
Federal Funding
$33,760,027
Properties Protected
85
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.91
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 10 | $13,156,549 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 6 | $971,331 |
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 3 | $275,825 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 3 | $2,886,318 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 3 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Indian River Estates has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, strong wind. The area has had 38 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (24 declarations). 3,986 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $203,111,119 in public assistance recovery funding. $94,794,733 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 49 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.