Natural Disasters in Sandyville, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
36.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 91.7 |
| Landslide | 72.4 |
| Tornado | 65.9 |
| Heat Wave | 65.5 |
| Lightning | 60.5 |
| Wildfire | 59.4 |
| Strong Wind | 55.0 |
| Ice Storm | 51.3 |
| Hail | 49.2 |
| Cold Wave | 47.6 |
| Winter Weather | 25.7 |
| Earthquake | 20.5 |
| Hurricane | 7.6 |
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
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 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 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 |
| Nov 20, 1997 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 6, 1979 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
23
Total Claims Paid
$287,209
Avg Claim Payout
$12,487
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,753,692
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
95
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 54 | $4,889,604 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 17 | $267,518 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $261,972 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 9 | $191,387 |
| DR-4234 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $143,212 |
Sandyville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, tornado. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 23 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,753,692 in public assistance recovery funding.