Natural Disasters in Cascade, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
32.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 76.4 |
| Strong Wind | 73.7 |
| Hail | 73.0 |
| Landslide | 71.8 |
| Tornado | 51.0 |
| Winter Weather | 35.6 |
| Cold Wave | 35.1 |
| Ice Storm | 31.3 |
| Wildfire | 27.4 |
| Heat Wave | 24.4 |
| Earthquake | 21.5 |
| Lightning | 15.7 |
| Hurricane | 9.1 |
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
Flood
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 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 |
| 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 |
| May 21, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 18, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
107
Total IA Distributed
$144,673
Repair/Replace
$109,418
Rental Assistance
$2,688
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1930 | 4 | N/A | $289 |
| DR-1763 | 96 | $118,173 | $1,674 |
| DR-4483 | 6 | $23,626 | — |
| DR-4557 | 1 | $2,874 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
252
Total Claims Paid
$2,143,975
Avg Claim Payout
$8,508
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,771,005
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
274
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 100 | $5,820,270 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 42 | $5,597,613 |
| DR-1420 | Flood | 45 | $904,457 |
| DR-1277 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $870,088 |
| DR-4732 | Flood | 12 | $707,430 |
| DR-4796 | Flood | 6 | $354,445 |
| DR-4334 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $316,031 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $200,672 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$2,013,585
Properties Protected
26
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.42
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $37,611 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 3 | $945,057 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $447,654 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $37,447 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $4,306 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cascade has a very 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 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (10 declarations). 252 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,771,005 in public assistance recovery funding. $144,673 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.