Natural Disasters in Benson, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
39.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 71.9 |
| Drought | 70.2 |
| Landslide | 66.9 |
| Earthquake | 54.4 |
| Tornado | 52.7 |
| Heat Wave | 49.4 |
| Ice Storm | 46.3 |
| Strong Wind | 35.5 |
| Winter Weather | 35.0 |
| Lightning | 20.8 |
| Hail | 18.4 |
| Hurricane | 16.1 |
| Wildfire | 3.3 |
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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 15, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Mar 29, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 1982 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
287
Total IA Distributed
$827,812
Repair/Replace
$524,238
Rental Assistance
$67,018
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4116 | 175 | $565,612 | $2,728 |
| DR-1800 | 65 | $145,448 | $2,786 |
| DR-4489 | 16 | $113,266 | — |
| DR-4157 | 29 | $2,250 | $111 |
| DR-1469 | 2 | $1,237 | $618 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
518
Total Claims Paid
$5,108,693
Avg Claim Payout
$9,862
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$979,885
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
119
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 6 | $262,544 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 31 | $229,618 |
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 24 | $204,203 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 24 | $138,946 |
| DR-1800 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $95,807 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 13 | $48,768 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$106,761
Properties Protected
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $48,712 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $7,910 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $50,139 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Benson has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, drought, landslide. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 518 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $979,885 in public assistance recovery funding. $827,812 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.