Natural Disasters in Oregon, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
71.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
77.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 88.5 |
| Cold Wave | 80.8 |
| Tornado | 79.9 |
| Strong Wind | 76.2 |
| Drought | 75.8 |
| Earthquake | 63.8 |
| Ice Storm | 59.9 |
| Landslide | 51.3 |
| Heat Wave | 41.7 |
| Lightning | 40.1 |
| Winter Weather | 19.0 |
| Hurricane | 13.6 |
| Wildfire | 11.4 |
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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | ILLINOIS WINTER SNOW STORMS |
| 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
306
Total Claims Paid
$3,505,889
Avg Claim Payout
$11,457
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,340,784
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
182
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1960 | Snow | 40 | $333,220 |
| DR-1935 | Severe Storm(s) | 46 | $241,393 |
| DR-3283 | Snow | 38 | $230,172 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 5 | $213,219 |
| DR-3269 | Snow | 28 | $189,136 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 23 | $120,522 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 2 | $13,123 |
Oregon has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 306 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,340,784 in public assistance recovery funding.