Natural Disasters in Jeffersonville, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 86.4 |
| Earthquake | 86.4 |
| Drought | 70.6 |
| Landslide | 55.5 |
| Tornado | 46.9 |
| Cold Wave | 46.5 |
| Winter Weather | 40.1 |
| Strong Wind | 37.2 |
| Hurricane | 36.5 |
| Ice Storm | 35.3 |
| Hail | 28.0 |
| Lightning | 23.2 |
| Wildfire | 1.5 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Tornado
3 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 |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jun 22, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1989 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
51
Total IA Distributed
$287,891
Repair/Replace
$57,495
Rental Assistance
$2,548
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | 41 | $227,848 | — |
| DR-4157 | 10 | $60,043 | $17,371 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$71,380
Avg Claim Payout
$5,948
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$434,863
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
24
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 15 | $365,819 |
| DR-1991 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $50,773 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 2 | $17,440 |
| DR-3199 | Snow | 1 | $831 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$51,920
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $51,920 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jeffersonville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, earthquake, drought. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is tornado (3 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $434,863 in public assistance recovery funding. $287,891 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.