Natural Disasters in Rock Falls, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 97.6 |
| Tornado | 89.3 |
| Winter Weather | 88.1 |
| Hail | 76.1 |
| Cold Wave | 74.5 |
| Strong Wind | 70.1 |
| Ice Storm | 42.1 |
| Landslide | 34.3 |
| Wildfire | 26.7 |
| Earthquake | 24.2 |
| Lightning | 21.0 |
| Heat Wave | 19.9 |
| Hurricane | 11.5 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 20, 2018 | 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 |
| 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 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Sep 6, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 1979 | Tornado | HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
216
Total Claims Paid
$3,477,407
Avg Claim Payout
$16,099
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,417,102
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
184
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 130 | $3,726,884 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $518,988 |
| DR-1282 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $441,864 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 14 | $434,380 |
| DR-4289 | Flood | 9 | $294,986 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
21
Federal Funding
$11,512,516
Properties Protected
92
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.77
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 7 | $38,625 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $536,130 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 4 | $4,836,702 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $1,885,644 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $508,271 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rock Falls has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, tornado, winter weather. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 216 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,417,102 in public assistance recovery funding. 21 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.