Natural Disasters in Wellman, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 90.9 |
| Hail | 83.3 |
| Drought | 79.0 |
| Heat Wave | 64.7 |
| Landslide | 61.3 |
| Tornado | 57.0 |
| Wildfire | 54.9 |
| Winter Weather | 53.1 |
| Lightning | 48.6 |
| Ice Storm | 47.0 |
| Cold Wave | 45.8 |
| Earthquake | 35.6 |
| Hurricane | 20.1 |
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
15
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 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 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 |
| May 25, 2004 | 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 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$188,706
Avg Claim Payout
$12,580
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$378,220
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
32
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $115,225 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 16 | $114,147 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $72,532 |
| DR-4557 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $47,817 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 2 | $28,500 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$32,351,495
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.08
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 4 | $32,295,912 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $33,083 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $0 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wellman has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, drought. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $378,220 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.