Natural Disasters in Harvel, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 90.4 |
| Strong Wind | 84.4 |
| Drought | 79.9 |
| Heat Wave | 79.4 |
| Cold Wave | 75.3 |
| Hail | 74.8 |
| Tornado | 71.5 |
| Landslide | 70.5 |
| Lightning | 56.8 |
| Winter Weather | 54.3 |
| Hurricane | 42.1 |
| Ice Storm | 37.6 |
| Wildfire | 13.6 |
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
8
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Biological
2 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 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$15,533
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | 2 | $15,533 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
14
Total Claims Paid
$197,744
Avg Claim Payout
$14,125
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$894,462
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
66
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 46 | $716,100 |
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $86,353 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 14 | $81,509 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 1 | $8,519 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 1 | $1,980 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$52,623
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $52,623 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Harvel has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, strong wind, drought. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 14 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $894,462 in public assistance recovery funding. $15,533 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.