Natural Disasters in Renwick, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 95.3 |
| Hail | 63.2 |
| Cold Wave | 56.4 |
| Winter Weather | 56.0 |
| Tornado | 45.5 |
| Strong Wind | 33.8 |
| Ice Storm | 28.9 |
| Landslide | 25.6 |
| Lightning | 12.9 |
| Heat Wave | 9.4 |
| Hurricane | 8.8 |
| Earthquake | 8.6 |
| Wildfire | 5.1 |
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
22
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 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Flood | 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 |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 30, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| 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 |
| May 2, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Jul 1, 1979 | Tornado | HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$231,008
Avg Claim Payout
$5,923
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,914,684
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
104
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $2,272,703 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $554,934 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $481,861 |
| DR-4796 | Flood | 12 | $347,571 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $173,030 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 3 | $45,855 |
| DR-1930 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $20,356 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 1 | $18,375 |
Renwick has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, cold wave. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,914,684 in public assistance recovery funding.