Natural Disasters in Sheffield, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
80.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 94.6 |
| Tornado | 81.7 |
| Hail | 80.5 |
| Strong Wind | 76.1 |
| Earthquake | 74.0 |
| Cold Wave | 69.9 |
| Landslide | 66.4 |
| Ice Storm | 61.1 |
| Heat Wave | 48.2 |
| Winter Weather | 43.6 |
| Lightning | 36.3 |
| Hurricane | 25.1 |
| Wildfire | 13.0 |
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
17
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | ILLINOIS WINTER SNOW STORMS |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 1982 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1979 | 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
73
Total Claims Paid
$243,930
Avg Claim Payout
$3,342
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,872,905
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
210
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4116 | Flood | 37 | $1,339,546 |
| DR-1800 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $589,654 |
| DR-4461 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $354,122 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 30 | $215,359 |
| DR-3269 | Snow | 32 | $171,008 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 25 | $117,809 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 13 | $85,407 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$65,200
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.36
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $0 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $65,200 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sheffield has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, tornado, hail. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 73 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,872,905 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.