Natural Disasters in West Brooklyn, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 84.6 |
| Drought | 79.6 |
| Hail | 72.4 |
| Tornado | 69.8 |
| Cold Wave | 68.7 |
| Earthquake | 49.6 |
| Ice Storm | 42.2 |
| Landslide | 37.5 |
| Heat Wave | 31.9 |
| Winter Weather | 29.6 |
| Lightning | 28.8 |
| Hurricane | 15.7 |
| Wildfire | 9.4 |
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
10
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 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 29, 1985 | 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
142
Total Claims Paid
$730,450
Avg Claim Payout
$5,144
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,239,354
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
85
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 7 | $628,755 |
| DR-4461 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $298,344 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 37 | $209,631 |
| DR-3269 | Snow | 19 | $98,022 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 1 | $1,947 |
| DR-1729 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,400 |
| DR-3283 | Snow | 1 | $1,254 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$195,282
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $143,988 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $51,294 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
West Brooklyn has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, drought, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 142 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,239,354 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.