Natural Disasters in Twin Lakes, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
48.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 97.1 |
| Hail | 92.8 |
| Tornado | 73.6 |
| Strong Wind | 65.2 |
| Winter Weather | 61.7 |
| Cold Wave | 60.3 |
| Ice Storm | 46.6 |
| Landslide | 20.5 |
| Lightning | 20.2 |
| Heat Wave | 17.7 |
| Hurricane | 14.7 |
| Earthquake | 14.6 |
| Wildfire | 8.5 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 1979 | Tornado | HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
208
Total IA Distributed
$299,571
Repair/Replace
$220,189
Rental Assistance
$39,630
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1518 | 131 | $230,537 | $1,568 |
| DR-1930 | 74 | $48,902 | $1,402 |
| DR-4483 | 3 | $20,133 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$384,403
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $152,303 |
| DR-1880 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $123,967 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 4 | $103,300 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 1 | $4,833 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$88,778
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $2,809 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $44,850 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $41,119 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Twin Lakes has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). FEMA has obligated $384,403 in public assistance recovery funding. $299,571 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.