Natural Disasters in Harlan, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
22.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
44.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 78.8 |
| Hail | 78.5 |
| Landslide | 71.2 |
| Tornado | 63.2 |
| Cold Wave | 54.3 |
| Strong Wind | 42.2 |
| Ice Storm | 41.1 |
| Heat Wave | 36.2 |
| Winter Weather | 30.8 |
| Wildfire | 21.1 |
| Lightning | 8.9 |
| Earthquake | 7.7 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| May 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 30, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| 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 |
| Aug 21, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$257,666
Avg Claim Payout
$17,178
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,317,691
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
47
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4779 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $410,928 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $382,428 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $215,791 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 1 | $133,074 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 6 | $79,896 |
| DR-1880 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $65,014 |
| DR-1930 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $30,559 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$2,653,706
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.18
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 3 | $2,261,318 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $60,372 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $305,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $9,451 |
| 500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall | 1 | $17,565 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Harlan has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, landslide. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,317,691 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.