Natural Disasters in Baxter, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 95.8 |
| Strong Wind | 79.8 |
| Hail | 79.1 |
| Landslide | 73.5 |
| Tornado | 70.3 |
| Winter Weather | 66.4 |
| Ice Storm | 54.1 |
| Wildfire | 53.1 |
| Heat Wave | 50.1 |
| Cold Wave | 32.2 |
| Lightning | 31.5 |
| Earthquake | 28.5 |
| Hurricane | 12.2 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| May 27, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Nov 20, 1997 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
36
Total Claims Paid
$1,275,889
Avg Claim Payout
$35,441
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,082,072
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
185
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 35 | $1,321,218 |
| DR-4557 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $1,202,872 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 75 | $839,275 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $699,840 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 9 | $460,066 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $332,485 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $223,197 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $3,118 |
Baxter has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, strong wind, hail. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 36 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,082,072 in public assistance recovery funding.