Natural Disasters in Westfield, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 80.9 |
| Drought | 79.0 |
| Landslide | 76.7 |
| Heat Wave | 52.8 |
| Winter Weather | 49.4 |
| Hail | 45.9 |
| Cold Wave | 45.6 |
| Ice Storm | 43.1 |
| Hurricane | 40.0 |
| Tornado | 37.8 |
| Strong Wind | 30.3 |
| Lightning | 22.6 |
| Wildfire | 8.1 |
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
10
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
3 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 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
71
Total IA Distributed
$238,383
Repair/Replace
$138,879
Rental Assistance
$6,592
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1771 | 57 | $164,216 | $3,975 |
| DR-4489 | 14 | $74,167 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$208,531
Avg Claim Payout
$11,585
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,331,033
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
113
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 93 | $8,105,119 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 2 | $80,780 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 8 | $75,099 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 10 | $70,035 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$28,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $28,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Westfield has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, drought, landslide. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,331,033 in public assistance recovery funding. $238,383 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.