Natural Disasters in Story City, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
77.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 96.4 |
| Tornado | 91.3 |
| Winter Weather | 90.2 |
| Hail | 86.8 |
| Strong Wind | 69.9 |
| Ice Storm | 64.2 |
| Lightning | 56.5 |
| Landslide | 43.6 |
| Cold Wave | 35.3 |
| Earthquake | 34.8 |
| Wildfire | 30.3 |
| Hurricane | 14.4 |
| Heat Wave | 13.0 |
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
21
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| 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 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 24, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER 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 |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Aug 21, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
313
Total IA Distributed
$525,070
Repair/Replace
$410,440
Rental Assistance
$28,564
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1930 | 207 | $423,606 | $2,438 |
| DR-1763 | 47 | $62,179 | $1,220 |
| DR-4483 | 7 | $37,524 | — |
| DR-1518 | 1 | $834 | $834 |
| DR-4784 | 1 | $750 | $2,910 |
| DR-4557 | 50 | $177 | $1,168 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
283
Total Claims Paid
$12,999,134
Avg Claim Payout
$45,933
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,715,068
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
168
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4557 | Severe Storm(s) | 50 | $2,919,486 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 70 | $1,061,980 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 7 | $662,293 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $418,393 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $343,862 |
| DR-1282 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $179,822 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 4 | $129,231 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
37
Federal Funding
$7,913,817
Properties Protected
98
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.14
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 8 | $3,589,030 |
| 601.1: Generators | 8 | $202,675 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 5 | $288,480 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 4 | $2,187,723 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 3 | $207,847 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Story City 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 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 283 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,715,068 in public assistance recovery funding. $525,070 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 37 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.