Natural Disasters in Melvin, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
14.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 86.3 |
| Winter Weather | 66.7 |
| Drought | 59.4 |
| Cold Wave | 50.7 |
| Ice Storm | 45.4 |
| Tornado | 42.7 |
| Strong Wind | 29.2 |
| Heat Wave | 26.5 |
| Landslide | 15.3 |
| Lightning | 14.7 |
| Wildfire | 12.9 |
| Earthquake | 9.3 |
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
Flood
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 |
| May 6, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 30, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$21,352
Avg Claim Payout
$10,676
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,373,709
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
56
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4796 | Flood | 24 | $3,469,559 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $540,172 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 3 | $189,173 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $174,804 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$688,817
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.57
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $25,500 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $663,317 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Melvin has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, drought. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,373,709 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.