Natural Disasters in Ava, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.5 |
| Earthquake | 96.7 |
| Landslide | 94.8 |
| Winter Weather | 90.9 |
| Heat Wave | 90.7 |
| Cold Wave | 89.7 |
| Lightning | 80.2 |
| Ice Storm | 79.2 |
| Hail | 78.1 |
| Tornado | 74.2 |
| Drought | 59.2 |
| Hurricane | 43.3 |
| Wildfire | 11.5 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| May 6, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 30, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1983 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
118
Total Claims Paid
$2,089,714
Avg Claim Payout
$17,709
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,975,020
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
350
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1850 | Severe Storm(s) | 216 | $7,293,184 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 13 | $4,785,969 |
| DR-4461 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $1,580,747 |
| DR-1991 | Severe Storm(s) | 60 | $1,002,920 |
| DR-1633 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $112,073 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 16 | $100,755 |
| DR-3199 | Snow | 13 | $79,744 |
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $19,626 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$1,955,306
Properties Protected
30
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $49,993 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $57,322 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,847,991 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ava has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 118 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,975,020 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.