Natural Disasters in Glasford, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
93.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 98.6 |
| Tornado | 95.8 |
| Strong Wind | 95.7 |
| Hail | 95.3 |
| Landslide | 94.8 |
| Heat Wave | 92.9 |
| Ice Storm | 89.4 |
| Lightning | 88.6 |
| Winter Weather | 86.4 |
| Drought | 85.4 |
| Earthquake | 79.9 |
| Hurricane | 30.7 |
| Wildfire | 9.8 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| 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 |
| Mar 29, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 1982 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 16, 1979 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,545
Total Claims Paid
$23,600,167
Avg Claim Payout
$9,273
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$25,147,465
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
187
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 60 | $21,390,667 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 34 | $2,125,549 |
| DR-3269 | Snow | 32 | $587,809 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 26 | $546,233 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 11 | $301,505 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 23 | $188,709 |
| DR-3230 | Hurricane | 1 | $6,992 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$3,278,944
Properties Protected
63
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.81
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 6 | $732,685 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $2,498,419 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $47,840 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Glasford has a relatively moderate 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 (5 declarations). 2,545 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $25,147,465 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.