Natural Disasters in Carbondale, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
85.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
84.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 99.1 |
| Earthquake | 96.3 |
| Heat Wave | 90.7 |
| Winter Weather | 89.8 |
| Cold Wave | 86.9 |
| Ice Storm | 81.9 |
| Tornado | 80.3 |
| Landslide | 79.3 |
| Hail | 78.3 |
| Lightning | 67.7 |
| Drought | 54.2 |
| Hurricane | 44.5 |
| Wildfire | 14.2 |
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
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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
489
Total IA Distributed
$2,944,191
Repair/Replace
$1,529,654
Rental Assistance
$173,161
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4337 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1991 | 303 | $1,889,047 | $6,793 |
| DR-4489 | 185 | $1,055,144 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
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
6
Federal Funding
$1,885,818
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.22
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic; 205.7: Retrofitting Private Structures - Wind; 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures; 601.1: Generators | 2 | $0 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic; 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $433,988 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic | 1 | $54,181 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $1,375,849 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $21,800 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Carbondale has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, earthquake, heat wave. 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. $2,944,191 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.