Natural Disasters in Jewett, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
25.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
63.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
88.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 86.6 |
| Earthquake | 76.5 |
| Landslide | 60.6 |
| Heat Wave | 43.9 |
| Strong Wind | 41.0 |
| Winter Weather | 40.7 |
| Cold Wave | 40.1 |
| Hail | 34.0 |
| Hurricane | 33.0 |
| Ice Storm | 33.0 |
| Tornado | 30.1 |
| Lightning | 14.0 |
| Wildfire | 4.7 |
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
9
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 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 |
| 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 |
| May 6, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
18
Total IA Distributed
$47,469
Repair/Replace
$6,373
Rental Assistance
$1,100
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | 9 | $39,672 | — |
| DR-1771 | 9 | $7,798 | $1,698 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$12,611
Avg Claim Payout
$6,305
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$238,842
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
39
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 20 | $114,005 |
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $97,757 |
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $27,080 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$54,586
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $54,586 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jewett has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $238,842 in public assistance recovery funding. $47,469 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.