Natural Disasters in Broughton, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 90.7 |
| Strong Wind | 55.9 |
| Winter Weather | 53.1 |
| Drought | 52.7 |
| Landslide | 49.0 |
| Heat Wave | 44.1 |
| Tornado | 37.3 |
| Ice Storm | 36.2 |
| Hail | 35.1 |
| Cold Wave | 30.9 |
| Hurricane | 27.8 |
| Lightning | 12.3 |
| Wildfire | 1.1 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1989 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$37,443
Avg Claim Payout
$7,489
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$197,912
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
38
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 8 | $87,914 |
| DR-1991 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $64,728 |
| DR-3199 | Snow | 12 | $34,130 |
| DR-1850 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $11,139 |
Broughton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $197,912 in public assistance recovery funding.