Natural Disasters in Bellevue, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
36.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 88.9 |
| Hail | 82.5 |
| Drought | 78.5 |
| Strong Wind | 70.7 |
| Cold Wave | 57.1 |
| Tornado | 54.8 |
| Ice Storm | 35.8 |
| Wildfire | 35.7 |
| Heat Wave | 35.6 |
| Winter Weather | 30.6 |
| Earthquake | 26.4 |
| Lightning | 16.5 |
| Hurricane | 10.8 |
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
Severe Storm
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Flood | 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 |
| Aug 30, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 2, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
42
Total Claims Paid
$383,809
Avg Claim Payout
$9,138
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,983,405
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
129
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $619,558 |
| DR-1420 | Flood | 33 | $339,092 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $270,531 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $233,812 |
| DR-4557 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $169,309 |
| DR-4732 | Flood | 6 | $126,455 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $111,937 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 4 | $78,899 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 3 | $22,789 |
| DR-4796 | Flood | 2 | $11,024 |
Bellevue has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hail, drought. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 42 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,983,405 in public assistance recovery funding.