Natural Disasters in Plainfield, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
51.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 86.2 |
| Hail | 69.2 |
| Winter Weather | 52.6 |
| Tornado | 52.3 |
| Strong Wind | 50.2 |
| Cold Wave | 36.0 |
| Ice Storm | 26.2 |
| Landslide | 24.3 |
| Wildfire | 22.9 |
| Heat Wave | 18.4 |
| Earthquake | 14.3 |
| Hurricane | 8.4 |
| Lightning | 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
17
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 21, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 6, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Aug 4, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
643
Total Claims Paid
$14,757,964
Avg Claim Payout
$22,952
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,024,313
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
259
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 136 | $13,850,743 |
| DR-4334 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $1,398,063 |
| DR-1282 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $684,269 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $534,862 |
| DR-4289 | Flood | 20 | $249,337 |
| DR-1277 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $165,396 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 6 | $139,539 |
| DR-1998 | Flood | 1 | $2,104 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$11,904,045
Properties Protected
178
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 8 | $9,560,032 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $40,270 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $1,978,266 |
| 201.1: Relocation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $310,027 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $15,450 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Plainfield has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, winter weather. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 643 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,024,313 in public assistance recovery funding. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.