Natural Disasters in Machesney Park, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 97.8 |
| Strong Wind | 97.3 |
| Tornado | 97.3 |
| Hail | 97.1 |
| Lightning | 89.2 |
| Heat Wave | 85.3 |
| Ice Storm | 85.2 |
| Winter Weather | 84.9 |
| Earthquake | 80.0 |
| Drought | 57.9 |
| Landslide | 50.7 |
| Wildfire | 32.7 |
| Hurricane | 20.0 |
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
19
Most Recent
Flood
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG |
| 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 |
| Aug 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Aug 30, 2007 | 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 |
| Jul 25, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 16, 1979 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1967 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,728
Total Claims Paid
$27,307,456
Avg Claim Payout
$15,803
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,621,502
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
207
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 28 | $4,481,687 |
| DR-3283 | Snow | 39 | $1,026,842 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 46 | $979,446 |
| DR-3269 | Snow | 30 | $822,182 |
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 33 | $762,840 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 29 | $509,403 |
| DR-3230 | Hurricane | 2 | $39,102 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$13,378,398
Properties Protected
141
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.32
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 9 | $13,318,398 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $60,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Machesney Park has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (6 declarations). 1,728 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,621,502 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.