Natural Disasters in Wilton, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
57.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
36.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 91.7 |
| Strong Wind | 91.6 |
| Drought | 80.2 |
| Heat Wave | 76.5 |
| Ice Storm | 73.0 |
| Lightning | 72.2 |
| Landslide | 68.2 |
| Winter Weather | 67.4 |
| Wildfire | 60.9 |
| Tornado | 55.0 |
| Earthquake | 54.1 |
| Cold Wave | 41.4 |
| Hurricane | 12.9 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 31, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
168
Total IA Distributed
$1,998,555
Repair/Replace
$1,804,607
Rental Assistance
$98,762
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4784 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4557 | 13 | N/A | — |
| DR-1763 | 144 | $1,959,633 | $16,487 |
| DR-4483 | 4 | $29,821 | — |
| DR-1518 | 6 | $9,101 | $1,820 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
38
Total Claims Paid
$973,789
Avg Claim Payout
$25,626
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,150,880
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
82
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4557 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $1,509,114 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $626,027 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $435,425 |
| DR-1737 | Severe Ice Storm | 12 | $355,020 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 7 | $142,151 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 7 | $83,143 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$1,483,260
Properties Protected
27
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.58
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $94,713 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $188,944 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $44,645 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $654,750 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $500,208 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wilton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, drought. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 38 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,150,880 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,998,555 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.