Natural Disasters in Wataga, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
57.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
49.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 96.0 |
| Hail | 83.8 |
| Heat Wave | 80.3 |
| Cold Wave | 75.4 |
| Drought | 74.3 |
| Ice Storm | 71.0 |
| Landslide | 70.8 |
| Tornado | 67.8 |
| Lightning | 66.4 |
| Earthquake | 58.4 |
| Winter Weather | 56.0 |
| Hurricane | 22.1 |
| Wildfire | 1.1 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 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 |
| Sep 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
533
Total IA Distributed
$1,483,624
Repair/Replace
$518,569
Rental Assistance
$43,944
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4819 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4489 | 146 | $868,021 | — |
| DR-4116 | 386 | $615,602 | $1,922 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
40
Total Claims Paid
$392,051
Avg Claim Payout
$9,801
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,606,869
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
83
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1729 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $543,644 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 4 | $363,684 |
| DR-4461 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $209,700 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 19 | $203,143 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 12 | $83,386 |
| DR-3269 | Snow | 11 | $78,961 |
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $75,229 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 4 | $42,907 |
| DR-1368 | Flood | 2 | $6,214 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$54,750
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $54,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wataga has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, heat wave. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 40 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,606,869 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,483,624 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.