Natural Disasters in Houghton, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 85.7 |
| Heat Wave | 84.9 |
| Drought | 82.9 |
| Strong Wind | 80.2 |
| Landslide | 75.0 |
| Tornado | 70.3 |
| Lightning | 61.8 |
| Ice Storm | 55.7 |
| Earthquake | 55.5 |
| Winter Weather | 52.0 |
| Wildfire | 48.7 |
| Cold Wave | 35.8 |
| Hurricane | 17.9 |
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
22
Most Recent
Flood
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 27, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
141
Total Claims Paid
$3,987,224
Avg Claim Payout
$28,278
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$13,315,893
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
174
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 80 | $7,852,976 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $3,560,973 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $784,424 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $319,506 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 7 | $284,317 |
| DR-4234 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $139,254 |
| DR-4732 | Flood | 3 | $136,067 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $120,726 |
| DR-4392 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $88,259 |
| DR-1930 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $29,391 |
Houghton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, heat wave, drought. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 141 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,315,893 in public assistance recovery funding.