Natural Disasters in Dalton City, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 88.7 |
| Earthquake | 75.2 |
| Cold Wave | 69.6 |
| Hail | 65.2 |
| Strong Wind | 60.1 |
| Heat Wave | 55.8 |
| Winter Weather | 54.6 |
| Tornado | 45.9 |
| Lightning | 45.4 |
| Landslide | 41.0 |
| Hurricane | 33.7 |
| Ice Storm | 25.9 |
| Wildfire | 4.3 |
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
10
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Aug 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Mar 6, 1990 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
95
Total IA Distributed
$561,395
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | 95 | $561,395 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
20
Total Claims Paid
$120,662
Avg Claim Payout
$6,033
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$540,035
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1935 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $290,243 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 17 | $80,527 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 10 | $78,064 |
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $48,501 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 3 | $42,700 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$47,485
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $47,485 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dalton City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, cold wave. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (2 declarations). 20 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $540,035 in public assistance recovery funding. $561,395 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.