Natural Disasters in Aurora, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.3
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 99.6 |
| Tornado | 99.2 |
| Heat Wave | 95.5 |
| Winter Weather | 92.2 |
| Earthquake | 90.3 |
| Lightning | 89.9 |
| Ice Storm | 80.2 |
| Hail | 60.6 |
| Landslide | 59.4 |
| Wildfire | 56.2 |
| Strong Wind | 50.8 |
| Drought | 38.1 |
| Hurricane | 26.2 |
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
19
Most Recent
Flood
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 26, 2013 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 23, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | ILLINOIS WINTER SNOW STORMS |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Jul 25, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 29, 1990 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Mar 29, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 1981 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & TORNADOES |
| Jan 16, 1979 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1967 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,288
Total Claims Paid
$21,008,628
Avg Claim Payout
$9,182
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,430,978
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
374
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 62 | $7,627,996 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 77 | $1,992,659 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 62 | $1,000,955 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 67 | $725,813 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 44 | $604,980 |
| DR-1800 | Severe Storm(s) | 62 | $478,575 |
Aurora has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 2,288 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,430,978 in public assistance recovery funding.