Natural Disasters in Grand Junction, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
42.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 96.9 |
| Cold Wave | 65.7 |
| Tornado | 65.5 |
| Hail | 63.1 |
| Winter Weather | 45.5 |
| Ice Storm | 39.3 |
| Strong Wind | 39.2 |
| Landslide | 33.5 |
| Heat Wave | 15.7 |
| Hurricane | 12.8 |
| Earthquake | 11.1 |
| Wildfire | 10.3 |
| Lightning | 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
19
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| 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 |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 27, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 30, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| 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 |
| 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 12, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$6,005
Avg Claim Payout
$1,501
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,138,101
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
91
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1880 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $1,383,322 |
| DR-4557 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $1,323,442 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 59 | $1,129,689 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $821,334 |
| DR-4642 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $248,284 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $232,028 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$4,375
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $4,375 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Grand Junction has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,138,101 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.