Natural Disasters in Olmsted, IL

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

49.0

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

38.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

82.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

16.5

Score (0-100)

Top Hazard Risks

Earthquake91.2Cold Wave81.8Strong Wind79.3
HazardRisk Score
Earthquake91.2
Cold Wave81.8
Strong Wind79.3
Drought73.4
Ice Storm57.8
Heat Wave50.6
Tornado37.6
Landslide36.1
Winter Weather35.9
Hurricane28.6
Hail16.5
Lightning15.1
Wildfire0.7

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 OpenFEMA

Total Declarations

14

Most Recent

Biological

Mar 2020

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

DateTypeDeclaration
Mar 26, 2020BiologicalCOVID-19 PANDEMIC
Mar 13, 2020BiologicalCOVID-19
Jun 7, 2011Severe StormSEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Mar 2, 2009Severe StormSEVERE WINTER STORM
Sep 7, 2005HurricaneHURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
May 15, 2003Severe StormSEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
May 21, 2002TornadoSEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING
Mar 21, 1997Severe StormSEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
May 30, 1995Severe StormSEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Jul 9, 1993FloodSEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Jun 6, 1983Severe StormSEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Apr 30, 1979FloodSEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Apr 26, 1973FloodSEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Aug 30, 1969FloodHEAVY RAINS & FLOODING

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

29

Total Claims Paid

$131,374

Avg Claim Payout

$4,530

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Disaster Recovery Spending

Source: FEMA Public Assistance

Total Federal Spending

$1,401,939

Disasters with PA

4

Total Projects

70

DisasterTypeProjectsFederal $
DR-1991Severe Storm(s)38$791,164
DR-1826Severe Storm(s)17$397,103
DR-1416Tornado12$119,877
DR-4489Biological3$93,794

Olmsted has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, cold wave, strong wind. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 29 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,401,939 in public assistance recovery funding.