Natural Disasters in Lake City, FL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 94.2 |
| Hurricane | 90.4 |
| Wildfire | 88.1 |
| Heat Wave | 76.2 |
| Tornado | 66.8 |
| Earthquake | 58.3 |
| Strong Wind | 49.7 |
| Cold Wave | 45.5 |
| Drought | 27.8 |
| Landslide | 27.4 |
| Winter Weather | 13.4 |
| Hail | 5.4 |
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
36
Most Recent
Hurricane
Oct 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
17 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MILTON |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MILTON |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Aug 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| Aug 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDALIA |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM IDALIA |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE NICOLE |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM IAN |
| Jul 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM ELSA |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 10, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 28, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HERMINE |
Showing 20 of 36 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
27,695
Total IA Distributed
$31,458,685
Repair/Replace
$14,273,465
Rental Assistance
$3,627,314
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4834 | 53 | N/A | — |
| DR-4675 | 14 | N/A | — |
| DR-4673 | 3 | N/A | — |
| DR-4671 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4280 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4399 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4341 | 3 | N/A | — |
| DR-4828 | 6,155 | $8,982,231 | $1,933 |
| DR-4806 | 3,947 | $5,529,652 | $2,801 |
Showing top 10 of 16 disasters by IA amount
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
338
Total Claims Paid
$7,504,370
Avg Claim Payout
$22,202
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,007,125
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
200
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4068 | Severe Storm(s) | 55 | $3,167,948 |
| DR-4828 | Hurricane | 5 | $2,600,742 |
| DR-1545 | Hurricane | 68 | $1,599,175 |
| DR-4806 | Hurricane | 7 | $1,302,087 |
| DR-1561 | Hurricane | 34 | $1,142,617 |
| DR-4734 | Hurricane | 4 | $934,672 |
| DR-4337 | Hurricane | 12 | $898,117 |
| DR-4280 | Hurricane | 2 | $143,547 |
| DR-4834 | Hurricane | 2 | $106,539 |
| DR-3288 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $96,752 |
| DR-4673 | Hurricane | 2 | $14,929 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$972,273
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.19
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 2 | $482,152 |
| 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 2 | $340,705 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $149,416 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lake City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hurricane, wildfire. The area has had 36 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (17 declarations). 338 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,007,125 in public assistance recovery funding. $31,458,685 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.