Natural Disasters in Stratford, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
67.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 96.0 |
| Tornado | 92.1 |
| Hail | 91.2 |
| Winter Weather | 79.9 |
| Landslide | 61.5 |
| Strong Wind | 60.6 |
| Ice Storm | 54.1 |
| Cold Wave | 33.9 |
| Lightning | 30.4 |
| Earthquake | 20.6 |
| Wildfire | 19.1 |
| Heat Wave | 13.6 |
| Hurricane | 13.1 |
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
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 26, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
93
Total Claims Paid
$2,769,553
Avg Claim Payout
$29,780
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,899,272
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
138
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $5,390,608 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 57 | $1,908,506 |
| DR-4386 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $813,984 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 10 | $466,500 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $208,338 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $64,540 |
| DR-4642 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $34,671 |
| DR-1930 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $12,126 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$465,251
Properties Protected
6
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.24
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $27,339 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 2 | $114,888 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $323,024 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Stratford has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, tornado, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 93 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,899,272 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.