Natural Disasters in Deer Park, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.0
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 98.9 |
| Tornado | 98.9 |
| Strong Wind | 98.3 |
| Lightning | 93.7 |
| Heat Wave | 92.5 |
| Hail | 88.4 |
| Earthquake | 85.7 |
| Ice Storm | 63.2 |
| Winter Weather | 62.4 |
| Landslide | 46.7 |
| Wildfire | 44.9 |
| Drought | 40.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 29.8 |
| Hurricane | 18.2 |
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
24
Most Recent
Flood
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Aug 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | ILLINOIS WINTER SNOW STORMS |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Sep 17, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 25, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 21, 1987 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 7, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 1981 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & TORNADOES |
| Jan 16, 1979 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
Showing 20 of 24 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15,172
Total Claims Paid
$139,478,719
Avg Claim Payout
$9,193
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$861,372,861
Disasters with PA
13
Total Projects
2,082
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 790 | $805,412,651 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 303 | $14,931,787 |
| DR-1729 | Severe Storm(s) | 217 | $13,332,185 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 251 | $10,664,129 |
| DR-1800 | Severe Storm(s) | 267 | $10,211,647 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 231 | $5,323,637 |
| DR-3230 | Hurricane | 8 | $1,161,258 |
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $175,323 |
| DR-3283 | Snow | 3 | $86,807 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 5 | $47,803 |
| DR-1935 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $15,790 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 2 | $8,280 |
| DR-1368 | Flood | 1 | $1,563 |
Deer Park has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding.