Natural Disasters in University Heights, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.9 |
| Tornado | 98.2 |
| Hail | 95.3 |
| Cold Wave | 90.3 |
| Winter Weather | 87.9 |
| Heat Wave | 87.5 |
| Drought | 81.8 |
| Landslide | 79.1 |
| Ice Storm | 75.7 |
| Lightning | 74.5 |
| Wildfire | 64.4 |
| Earthquake | 45.1 |
| Hurricane | 13.6 |
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
24
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 27, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 2008 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 6, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,626
Total IA Distributed
$7,608,318
Repair/Replace
$3,527,568
Rental Assistance
$1,125,195
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1930 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4421 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1763 | 1,220 | $5,195,879 | $8,204 |
| DR-4483 | 382 | $2,391,690 | — |
| DR-1518 | 6 | $10,452 | $1,211 |
| DR-4507 | 1 | $8,866 | — |
| DR-4557 | 15 | $1,430 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
446
Total Claims Paid
$31,935,765
Avg Claim Payout
$71,605
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$494,846,414
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
497
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 302 | $457,359,014 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 65 | $28,334,998 |
| DR-4557 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $3,935,661 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $2,766,970 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $1,686,414 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 39 | $760,257 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $3,099 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
23
Federal Funding
$6,107,106
Properties Protected
55
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.47
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 6 | $5,049,635 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $388,629 |
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $15,012 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $27,527 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $45,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
University Heights has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (12 declarations). 446 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $494,846,414 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,608,318 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 23 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.