Natural Disasters in Gardner, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
83.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 94.0 |
| Tornado | 68.8 |
| Strong Wind | 63.2 |
| Earthquake | 56.3 |
| Heat Wave | 45.9 |
| Drought | 37.3 |
| Landslide | 33.9 |
| Winter Weather | 25.8 |
| Ice Storm | 24.8 |
| Lightning | 18.4 |
| Wildfire | 15.7 |
| Hail | 12.0 |
| Hurricane | 9.4 |
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
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 |
| 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 |
| Jul 25, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 16, 1979 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 4, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
333
Total Claims Paid
$6,409,932
Avg Claim Payout
$19,249
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,602,658
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
88
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 12 | $1,049,584 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 14 | $178,138 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 14 | $111,237 |
| DR-1800 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $105,275 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 20 | $92,245 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 10 | $66,179 |
Gardner has a relatively low 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 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 333 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,602,658 in public assistance recovery funding.