Natural Disasters in Mount Zion, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 91.5 |
| Heat Wave | 90.3 |
| Earthquake | 89.9 |
| Strong Wind | 89.1 |
| Drought | 87.5 |
| Tornado | 86.1 |
| Hail | 84.8 |
| Winter Weather | 78.1 |
| Lightning | 75.7 |
| Ice Storm | 66.1 |
| Landslide | 52.3 |
| Hurricane | 37.1 |
| Wildfire | 21.2 |
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
11
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 30, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
208
Total Claims Paid
$1,429,045
Avg Claim Payout
$6,870
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,911,514
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
114
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 69 | $1,680,774 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 4 | $1,486,998 |
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $599,750 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 18 | $141,162 |
| DR-3230 | Hurricane | 1 | $2,830 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$645,878
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.03
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $101,892 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $543,986 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mount Zion has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, heat wave, earthquake. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (2 declarations). 208 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,911,514 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.