Natural Disasters in Afton, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
74.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 95.4 |
| Cold Wave | 84.5 |
| Heat Wave | 82.7 |
| Hail | 74.2 |
| Landslide | 62.8 |
| Tornado | 57.1 |
| Strong Wind | 54.1 |
| Wildfire | 49.8 |
| Winter Weather | 43.8 |
| Ice Storm | 36.9 |
| Earthquake | 24.2 |
| Lightning | 19.4 |
| Hurricane | 11.0 |
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
21
Most Recent
Tornado
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 27, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 2008 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 2, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Nov 20, 1997 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 2, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Apr 6, 1979 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Sep 26, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
194
Total IA Distributed
$277,677
Repair/Replace
$247,120
Rental Assistance
$4,222
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | 63 | $130,389 | $2,551 |
| DR-1705 | 90 | $63,921 | $2,012 |
| DR-1930 | 25 | $46,764 | $1,520 |
| DR-4779 | 15 | $27,603 | $3,483 |
| DR-4483 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
13
Total Claims Paid
$126,542
Avg Claim Payout
$9,734
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,552,301
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
203
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 142 | $3,350,367 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $1,105,676 |
| DR-4779 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $577,702 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 16 | $362,100 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 4 | $112,751 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $43,706 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$4,052,100
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.11
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 3 | $1,964,357 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $31,706 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $15,540 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $11,464 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $1,998,254 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Afton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, cold wave, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 13 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,552,301 in public assistance recovery funding. $277,677 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.