Natural Disasters in Raleigh, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
61.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 94.1 |
| Strong Wind | 88.6 |
| Heat Wave | 78.5 |
| Winter Weather | 77.5 |
| Landslide | 72.4 |
| Ice Storm | 71.5 |
| Cold Wave | 69.6 |
| Tornado | 68.5 |
| Drought | 67.0 |
| Hail | 54.9 |
| Lightning | 46.8 |
| Hurricane | 43.5 |
| Wildfire | 8.6 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| May 6, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
120
Total IA Distributed
$851,444
Repair/Replace
$337,773
Rental Assistance
$33,081
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4157 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4489 | 68 | $451,745 | — |
| DR-1991 | 51 | $399,698 | $10,660 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
28
Total Claims Paid
$486,752
Avg Claim Payout
$17,384
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$979,095
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
83
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1991 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $492,269 |
| DR-1850 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $321,168 |
| DR-1826 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $62,127 |
| DR-3199 | Snow | 7 | $40,921 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 7 | $35,565 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 1 | $27,046 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$166,096
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.75
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 2 | $111,346 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $54,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Raleigh has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, strong wind, heat wave. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 28 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $979,095 in public assistance recovery funding. $851,444 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.