Natural Disasters in Lime Springs, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
31.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 78.3 |
| Hail | 59.8 |
| Strong Wind | 47.6 |
| Tornado | 40.6 |
| Winter Weather | 29.2 |
| Cold Wave | 27.2 |
| Landslide | 22.1 |
| Lightning | 21.4 |
| Ice Storm | 21.1 |
| Heat Wave | 16.7 |
| Hurricane | 9.6 |
| Wildfire | 9.3 |
| Earthquake | 6.8 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Oct 31, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 29, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| 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 22, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 6, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
21
Total IA Distributed
$69,745
Repair/Replace
$63,505
Rental Assistance
$1,644
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1518 | 1 | N/A | $26 |
| DR-1763 | 18 | $56,146 | $6,603 |
| DR-1930 | 1 | $10,615 | $10,615 |
| DR-4483 | 1 | $2,984 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$31,849
Avg Claim Payout
$3,981
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,929,489
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
180
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 139 | $1,177,255 |
| DR-4234 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $136,233 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $118,566 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $102,329 |
| DR-4289 | Flood | 3 | $85,128 |
| DR-1282 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $81,303 |
| DR-4334 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $69,803 |
| DR-4642 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $67,413 |
| DR-4796 | Flood | 2 | $34,899 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $34,462 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 3 | $22,098 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.37
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $0 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $0 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lime Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, strong wind. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,929,489 in public assistance recovery funding. $69,745 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.