Natural Disasters in Irvington, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
32.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 93.9 |
| Winter Weather | 71.1 |
| Cold Wave | 70.8 |
| Tornado | 61.1 |
| Hail | 51.7 |
| Strong Wind | 36.9 |
| Ice Storm | 35.7 |
| Lightning | 34.4 |
| Landslide | 31.0 |
| Wildfire | 13.3 |
| Earthquake | 11.5 |
| Heat Wave | 10.1 |
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
Severe Storm
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| 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 |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Jul 12, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 27, 1984 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HAIL & FLOODS |
| Jul 1, 1979 | Tornado | HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$22,662
Avg Claim Payout
$11,331
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,008,503
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
100
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $2,325,485 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $439,951 |
| DR-4796 | Flood | 9 | $352,159 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $325,559 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 6 | $290,487 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 18 | $242,070 |
| DR-1998 | Flood | 1 | $32,792 |
Irvington has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,008,503 in public assistance recovery funding.