Natural Disasters in Fremont, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
39.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 83.9 |
| Strong Wind | 69.3 |
| Hail | 64.6 |
| Landslide | 58.9 |
| Heat Wave | 54.9 |
| Tornado | 54.6 |
| Winter Weather | 46.6 |
| Ice Storm | 44.5 |
| Wildfire | 42.4 |
| Lightning | 35.0 |
| Cold Wave | 34.7 |
| Earthquake | 29.5 |
| Hurricane | 11.1 |
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
20
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Nov 20, 1997 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 27, 1984 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HAIL & FLOODS |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$134,429
Avg Claim Payout
$12,221
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,720,005
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
63
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $587,511 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 6 | $529,922 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 23 | $195,536 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $145,311 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $134,848 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $119,516 |
| DR-1930 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $7,361 |
Fremont 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 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,720,005 in public assistance recovery funding.