Natural Disasters in Pulaski, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
39.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
80.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.7 |
| Landslide | 79.5 |
| Heat Wave | 75.7 |
| Tornado | 68.7 |
| Wildfire | 68.6 |
| Strong Wind | 64.0 |
| Lightning | 57.8 |
| Hail | 57.6 |
| Cold Wave | 36.4 |
| Ice Storm | 35.6 |
| Earthquake | 33.3 |
| Winter Weather | 29.8 |
| Hurricane | 13.9 |
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
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
48
Total IA Distributed
$169,158
Repair/Replace
$130,131
Rental Assistance
$2,518
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | 40 | $132,026 | $3,667 |
| DR-4483 | 6 | $33,506 | — |
| DR-1930 | 1 | $2,767 | $2,767 |
| DR-1518 | 1 | $860 | $860 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,254,848
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
65
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4234 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $1,132,688 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $629,102 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $233,736 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $132,828 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 2 | $83,242 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $43,253 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$17,297
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $17,297 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Pulaski has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). FEMA has obligated $2,254,848 in public assistance recovery funding. $169,158 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.