Natural Disasters in New Market, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 97.4 |
| Heat Wave | 81.5 |
| Hail | 62.5 |
| Cold Wave | 60.9 |
| Tornado | 54.3 |
| Landslide | 49.3 |
| Strong Wind | 42.0 |
| Wildfire | 36.5 |
| Winter Weather | 29.9 |
| Ice Storm | 25.5 |
| Lightning | 19.0 |
| Earthquake | 18.5 |
| Hurricane | 10.3 |
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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 14, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| May 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Apr 6, 1979 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$27,871
Avg Claim Payout
$4,645
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$773,633
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
43
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $557,651 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 11 | $196,558 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 1 | $19,424 |
New Market has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, heat wave, hail. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $773,633 in public assistance recovery funding.