Natural Disasters in Columbus Junction, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 77.3 |
| Drought | 77.3 |
| Hail | 67.9 |
| Landslide | 64.7 |
| Heat Wave | 52.2 |
| Ice Storm | 49.2 |
| Wildfire | 35.2 |
| Tornado | 34.2 |
| Earthquake | 30.2 |
| Lightning | 30.1 |
| Winter Weather | 22.3 |
| Cold Wave | 20.3 |
| Hurricane | 11.8 |
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
20
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
11 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 |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | 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 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
120
Total Claims Paid
$4,481,843
Avg Claim Payout
$37,349
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,203,445
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
144
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 111 | $7,119,215 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $764,826 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $292,537 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $17,069 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 1 | $9,799 |
Columbus Junction has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, drought, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (11 declarations). 120 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,203,445 in public assistance recovery funding.