Natural Disasters in Raymond, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
80.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 96.7 |
| Strong Wind | 94.7 |
| Winter Weather | 93.0 |
| Tornado | 91.4 |
| Hail | 87.3 |
| Ice Storm | 68.4 |
| Cold Wave | 67.7 |
| Lightning | 54.8 |
| Heat Wave | 44.8 |
| Earthquake | 39.1 |
| Wildfire | 36.9 |
| Landslide | 31.8 |
| Hurricane | 17.1 |
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
20
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 31, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 13, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM |
| 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 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 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
1,472
Total Claims Paid
$27,331,973
Avg Claim Payout
$18,568
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$68,662,312
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
588
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 312 | $30,739,156 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 84 | $28,246,781 |
| DR-1854 | Severe Storm(s) | 65 | $6,073,020 |
| DR-4289 | Flood | 19 | $1,636,725 |
| DR-1282 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $922,995 |
| DR-1277 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $567,422 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $476,212 |
Raymond has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (9 declarations). 1,472 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $68,662,312 in public assistance recovery funding.