Natural Disasters in Riverton, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 97.1 |
| Cold Wave | 96.6 |
| Heat Wave | 96.2 |
| Drought | 95.9 |
| Hail | 95.6 |
| Earthquake | 94.6 |
| Winter Weather | 90.7 |
| Lightning | 88.5 |
| Strong Wind | 86.4 |
| Ice Storm | 80.6 |
| Landslide | 63.1 |
| Hurricane | 41.4 |
| Wildfire | 18.8 |
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
12
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 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 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 28, 2006 | Severe Storm | TORNADOES AND SEVERE STORMS |
| 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 |
| May 6, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
291
Total Claims Paid
$3,717,606
Avg Claim Payout
$12,775
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$443,739,986
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
371
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 31 | $418,356,757 |
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $12,013,687 |
| DR-1633 | Severe Storm(s) | 95 | $8,673,458 |
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 74 | $3,201,930 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 46 | $625,606 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 58 | $476,438 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 32 | $376,584 |
| DR-1991 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $6,320 |
| DR-1729 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,703 |
| DR-3230 | Hurricane | 1 | $4,504 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
16
Federal Funding
$1,318,518
Properties Protected
47
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.78
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 10 | $959,011 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $0 |
| 202.3: Elevation of Public Structures - Riverine; 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $313,296 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $0 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Riverton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, cold wave, heat wave. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 291 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $443,739,986 in public assistance recovery funding. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.