Natural Disasters in Russellville, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 85.8 |
| Earthquake | 85.5 |
| Heat Wave | 57.3 |
| Winter Weather | 49.2 |
| Tornado | 45.7 |
| Landslide | 45.2 |
| Strong Wind | 44.8 |
| Cold Wave | 36.1 |
| Ice Storm | 35.6 |
| Hail | 32.4 |
| Lightning | 29.2 |
| Hurricane | 22.1 |
| Wildfire | 0.5 |
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
3 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 |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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
173
Total IA Distributed
$1,521,482
Repair/Replace
$1,259,937
Rental Assistance
$102,157
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1771 | 149 | $1,446,421 | $17,582 |
| DR-1991 | 13 | $41,056 | $10,776 |
| DR-4489 | 5 | $21,142 | — |
| DR-4515 | 2 | $11,496 | — |
| DR-1573 | 4 | $1,366 | $1,284 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
23
Total Claims Paid
$272,258
Avg Claim Payout
$11,837
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$582,918
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
65
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $284,197 |
| DR-1991 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $120,724 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 8 | $70,880 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 9 | $54,599 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 1 | $29,812 |
| DR-3199 | Snow | 7 | $22,705 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,201,616
Properties Protected
102
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
6.31
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $1,201,616 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Russellville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, heat wave. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 23 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $582,918 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,521,482 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.