Natural Disasters in Wayland, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
33.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 81.0 |
| Strong Wind | 80.1 |
| Hail | 80.0 |
| Drought | 78.3 |
| Lightning | 63.5 |
| Landslide | 62.2 |
| Tornado | 48.5 |
| Wildfire | 47.9 |
| Earthquake | 43.6 |
| Winter Weather | 42.6 |
| Ice Storm | 40.5 |
| Cold Wave | 30.7 |
| Hurricane | 16.1 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 |
| May 2, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES 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 |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,002,127
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
67
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $783,908 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 6 | $372,599 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $366,925 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $274,889 |
| DR-1367 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $203,806 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$143,812
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $104,758 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $39,054 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wayland has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, strong wind, hail. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,002,127 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.