Natural Disasters in Manchester, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 86.4 |
| Drought | 81.0 |
| Strong Wind | 70.0 |
| Landslide | 67.9 |
| Tornado | 58.5 |
| Cold Wave | 54.9 |
| Winter Weather | 42.5 |
| Heat Wave | 34.0 |
| Ice Storm | 28.7 |
| Lightning | 28.1 |
| Earthquake | 24.6 |
| Hurricane | 19.4 |
| Wildfire | 12.4 |
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
18
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 31, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 21, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Aug 4, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
105
Total Claims Paid
$4,056,229
Avg Claim Payout
$38,631
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,166,547
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
136
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 81 | $4,567,630 |
| DR-1420 | Flood | 18 | $193,840 |
| DR-4289 | Flood | 10 | $115,405 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $108,016 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $88,264 |
| DR-1277 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $81,850 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 1 | $11,542 |
Manchester has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, strong wind. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 105 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,166,547 in public assistance recovery funding.