Natural Disasters in Orchard, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 96.7 |
| Drought | 90.3 |
| Hail | 57.1 |
| Tornado | 47.7 |
| Winter Weather | 46.6 |
| Cold Wave | 32.1 |
| Landslide | 28.9 |
| Ice Storm | 21.2 |
| Heat Wave | 16.2 |
| Wildfire | 11.7 |
| Lightning | 10.8 |
| Earthquake | 4.7 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, 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 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 31, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 29, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 27, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 22, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$467,287
Avg Claim Payout
$19,470
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,537,277
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
175
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $1,567,760 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 111 | $941,159 |
| DR-4234 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $328,483 |
| DR-1282 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $297,430 |
| DR-4796 | Flood | 6 | $150,838 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $129,985 |
| DR-4289 | Flood | 3 | $77,234 |
| DR-4642 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $44,387 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$537,162
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.17
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $491,896 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $45,266 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Orchard has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, drought, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,537,277 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.