Natural Disasters in Melcher-Dallas, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 88.5 |
| Landslide | 73.2 |
| Tornado | 67.7 |
| Heat Wave | 61.5 |
| Hail | 53.5 |
| Wildfire | 50.6 |
| Strong Wind | 47.3 |
| Ice Storm | 42.5 |
| Lightning | 34.3 |
| Earthquake | 30.9 |
| Winter Weather | 30.8 |
| Cold Wave | 25.4 |
| Hurricane | 8.1 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, 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 |
| Jan 4, 2008 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Nov 20, 1997 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
26
Total Claims Paid
$486,469
Avg Claim Payout
$18,710
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,607,621
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
135
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4483 | Biological | 13 | $1,175,680 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 86 | $689,219 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 30 | $478,063 |
| DR-4234 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $248,949 |
| DR-1930 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $15,711 |
Melcher-Dallas has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, tornado. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (9 declarations). 26 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,607,621 in public assistance recovery funding.