Natural Disasters in Webster, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 80.5 |
| Hail | 68.2 |
| Strong Wind | 66.4 |
| Landslide | 54.3 |
| Heat Wave | 52.0 |
| Wildfire | 44.4 |
| Tornado | 42.3 |
| Winter Weather | 30.5 |
| Lightning | 28.0 |
| Ice Storm | 27.2 |
| Cold Wave | 24.1 |
| Earthquake | 21.9 |
| Hurricane | 10.4 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
8 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 |
| 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 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| 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 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 27, 1984 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HAIL & FLOODS |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$31,712
Avg Claim Payout
$10,571
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,335,058
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
63
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $563,202 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $408,022 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 18 | $172,769 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $154,273 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $36,791 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$73,601
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) | 5 | $72,401 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $1,200 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Webster has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, strong wind. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,335,058 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.