Natural Disasters in New Minden, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
55.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 90.5 |
| Heat Wave | 90.2 |
| Strong Wind | 76.2 |
| Lightning | 72.3 |
| Drought | 66.6 |
| Landslide | 61.1 |
| Hail | 59.0 |
| Cold Wave | 58.7 |
| Tornado | 44.2 |
| Winter Weather | 40.4 |
| Hurricane | 38.8 |
| Ice Storm | 21.0 |
| Wildfire | 3.9 |
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
Flood
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$174,306
Avg Claim Payout
$21,788
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$173,651
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
16
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $125,425 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 5 | $30,923 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 3 | $17,303 |
New Minden has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, heat wave, strong wind. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (2 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $173,651 in public assistance recovery funding.