Natural Disasters in Matlock, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 95.5 |
| Winter Weather | 87.0 |
| Tornado | 79.4 |
| Ice Storm | 71.8 |
| Drought | 71.5 |
| Cold Wave | 60.9 |
| Strong Wind | 49.1 |
| Heat Wave | 40.7 |
| Wildfire | 39.7 |
| Landslide | 30.2 |
| Lightning | 29.9 |
| Earthquake | 19.1 |
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
15
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, 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 |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 6, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$3,966,145
Avg Claim Payout
$92,236
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$27,071,223
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
169
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4796 | Flood | 95 | $24,855,295 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $852,765 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $771,585 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 16 | $259,607 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $237,866 |
| DR-4184 | Flood | 1 | $94,105 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$3,465,622
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.14
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $87,854 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $63,000 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $3,047,489 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $13,272 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $197,757 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Matlock has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, tornado. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $27,071,223 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.