Natural Disasters in Garrett, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
59.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
63.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 97.6 |
| Drought | 89.3 |
| Strong Wind | 83.8 |
| Earthquake | 76.4 |
| Cold Wave | 69.8 |
| Winter Weather | 63.1 |
| Heat Wave | 53.5 |
| Tornado | 47.2 |
| Hurricane | 39.2 |
| Lightning | 34.8 |
| Landslide | 26.6 |
| Ice Storm | 25.3 |
| Wildfire | 4.2 |
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
13
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 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 |
| May 6, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 6, 1990 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
209
Total Claims Paid
$1,158,185
Avg Claim Payout
$5,542
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$782,684
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
80
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 57 | $606,316 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 8 | $69,937 |
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $53,509 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 11 | $47,414 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 1 | $5,508 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$509,870
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.85
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $422,170 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $87,700 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Garrett has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, strong wind. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 209 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $782,684 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.