Natural Disasters in Carbon, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
20.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 95.6 |
| Landslide | 56.8 |
| Cold Wave | 56.4 |
| Heat Wave | 53.0 |
| Hail | 50.3 |
| Tornado | 38.0 |
| Wildfire | 31.7 |
| Strong Wind | 27.9 |
| Winter Weather | 19.1 |
| Ice Storm | 18.9 |
| Hurricane | 8.4 |
| Earthquake | 8.2 |
| Lightning | 5.2 |
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
17
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 14, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
303
Total IA Distributed
$623,557
Repair/Replace
$501,099
Rental Assistance
$28,031
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | 229 | $386,428 | $1,910 |
| DR-4784 | 55 | $163,297 | $14,588 |
| DR-4483 | 5 | $39,714 | — |
| DR-1705 | 10 | $24,924 | $2,251 |
| DR-1518 | 2 | $8,857 | $5,468 |
| DR-1930 | 2 | $337 | $168 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$212,517
Avg Claim Payout
$42,503
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,320,328
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
143
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 112 | $870,120 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $354,743 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 6 | $58,294 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 6 | $32,396 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 1 | $4,774 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$23,700
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $23,700 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Carbon has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,320,328 in public assistance recovery funding. $623,557 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.