Natural Disasters in Albia, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
10.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
22.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 90.2 |
| Landslide | 69.9 |
| Heat Wave | 42.4 |
| Wildfire | 40.0 |
| Tornado | 39.9 |
| Hail | 30.3 |
| Strong Wind | 29.1 |
| Cold Wave | 26.8 |
| Ice Storm | 19.5 |
| Lightning | 15.5 |
| Earthquake | 14.5 |
| Winter Weather | 9.9 |
| Hurricane | 7.3 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| May 27, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 2008 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 2, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
115
Total IA Distributed
$229,361
Repair/Replace
$126,941
Rental Assistance
$1,354
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1930 | 68 | $103,135 | $1,814 |
| DR-4483 | 14 | $99,128 | — |
| DR-1763 | 31 | $25,337 | $940 |
| DR-1518 | 2 | $1,761 | $2,467 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$355
Avg Claim Payout
$355
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,152,731
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
57
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4234 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $842,432 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 13 | $553,379 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $412,510 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $184,003 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 2 | $98,527 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $61,880 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$1,330,677
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.10
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $39,358 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $415,674 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $875,645 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Albia has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,152,731 in public assistance recovery funding. $229,361 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.