Natural Disasters in College Springs, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
42.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
45.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 85.7 |
| Drought | 85.6 |
| Hail | 76.0 |
| Tornado | 69.6 |
| Cold Wave | 67.3 |
| Landslide | 59.1 |
| Strong Wind | 50.1 |
| Winter Weather | 41.5 |
| Ice Storm | 41.2 |
| Wildfire | 34.6 |
| Lightning | 30.5 |
| Earthquake | 20.7 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| May 27, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 2008 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Jul 17, 1987 | Flood | STORMS & FLASH FLOODING |
| Apr 6, 1979 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Sep 26, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$6,833
Avg Claim Payout
$2,278
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,816,085
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
135
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 98 | $1,839,993 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 9 | $428,496 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $362,719 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 16 | $184,878 |
College Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, drought, hail. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,816,085 in public assistance recovery funding.