Natural Disasters in Weldon, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
23.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
41.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 94.2 |
| Landslide | 72.7 |
| Heat Wave | 63.6 |
| Cold Wave | 55.1 |
| Wildfire | 52.1 |
| Tornado | 48.3 |
| Hail | 47.6 |
| Strong Wind | 41.3 |
| Ice Storm | 22.7 |
| Earthquake | 18.6 |
| Lightning | 16.8 |
| Winter Weather | 16.5 |
| Hurricane | 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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 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 14, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| May 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 2, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
92
Total IA Distributed
$255,518
Repair/Replace
$170,336
Rental Assistance
$4,798
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | 51 | $154,136 | $4,825 |
| DR-4483 | 11 | $61,686 | — |
| DR-4779 | 22 | $28,420 | $1,120 |
| DR-1930 | 8 | $11,275 | $2,088 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$24,323
Avg Claim Payout
$3,475
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,505,868
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
85
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 50 | $1,016,433 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 31 | $406,096 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 1 | $61,259 |
| DR-1930 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $12,733 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $9,346 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$947,916
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.32
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $67,176 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $880,740 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Weldon has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,505,868 in public assistance recovery funding. $255,518 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.