Natural Disasters in Wapella, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
33.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 81.7 |
| Cold Wave | 70.3 |
| Earthquake | 65.7 |
| Heat Wave | 48.1 |
| Landslide | 45.6 |
| Strong Wind | 45.0 |
| Tornado | 44.1 |
| Hail | 43.0 |
| Ice Storm | 32.4 |
| Winter Weather | 30.4 |
| Lightning | 21.0 |
| Hurricane | 19.3 |
| Wildfire | 2.1 |
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
11
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
2 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 |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | ILLINOIS WINTER SNOW STORMS |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Apr 26, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
12
Total IA Distributed
$54,825
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | 12 | $54,825 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
59
Total Claims Paid
$377,137
Avg Claim Payout
$6,392
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$450,677
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
52
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 26 | $231,057 |
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $116,812 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 14 | $56,471 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 8 | $46,337 |
Wapella has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, cold wave, earthquake. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (2 declarations). 59 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $450,677 in public assistance recovery funding. $54,825 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.