Natural Disasters in West Chester, 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)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
15
Public Assistance
$378K
Individual Assistance
$111K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms → | Severe Storm | Aug 2020 | $48K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $28K | $87K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2014 | $73K | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Jul 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 2008 | $115K | $23K |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 2008 | $114K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 2007 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding → | Flood | Jul 1998 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jul 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | May 1990 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Apr 1965 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
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.
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.
West Chester 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. $110,652 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.