Natural Disasters in Bonaparte, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
33.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
39.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 82.2 |
| Lightning | 81.3 |
| Heat Wave | 74.2 |
| Landslide | 73.0 |
| Strong Wind | 55.6 |
| Hail | 55.1 |
| Tornado | 54.7 |
| Wildfire | 52.2 |
| Earthquake | 31.2 |
| Winter Weather | 21.4 |
| Cold Wave | 19.5 |
| Ice Storm | 17.9 |
| Hurricane | 13.5 |
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
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND TORNADOES |
| 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 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
53
Total Claims Paid
$545,932
Avg Claim Payout
$10,301
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$827,741
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
66
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 54 | $662,805 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $107,051 |
| DR-4392 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $53,505 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 2 | $4,380 |
Bonaparte has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 53 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $827,741 in public assistance recovery funding.