Natural Disasters in Ellston, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
27.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 93.8 |
| Heat Wave | 63.2 |
| Hail | 62.5 |
| Landslide | 59.1 |
| Strong Wind | 43.5 |
| Cold Wave | 42.5 |
| Wildfire | 32.5 |
| Tornado | 31.5 |
| Ice Storm | 16.7 |
| Winter Weather | 13.4 |
| Earthquake | 8.6 |
| Hurricane | 7.7 |
| Lightning | 5.0 |
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
Tornado
May 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
| Oct 2, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
125
Total IA Distributed
$300,478
Repair/Replace
$257,116
Rental Assistance
$10,340
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | 52 | $133,169 | $4,017 |
| DR-4779 | 33 | $102,986 | $12,714 |
| DR-1930 | 33 | $59,728 | $2,219 |
| DR-1705 | 6 | $2,819 | $1,575 |
| DR-4483 | 1 | $1,776 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,077,306
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
128
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 78 | $2,875,267 |
| DR-4779 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $649,078 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $325,925 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 18 | $117,062 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $109,974 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$594,311
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.08
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $565,411 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $18,900 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $10,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ellston has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, heat wave, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). FEMA has obligated $4,077,306 in public assistance recovery funding. $300,478 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.