Natural Disasters in Waverly, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
84.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 95.0 |
| Hail | 89.4 |
| Tornado | 80.4 |
| Winter Weather | 72.3 |
| Heat Wave | 71.5 |
| Lightning | 62.9 |
| Wildfire | 61.0 |
| Ice Storm | 59.8 |
| Landslide | 58.6 |
| Cold Wave | 47.3 |
| Drought | 32.2 |
| Earthquake | 14.9 |
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
17
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 19, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HIGH WINDS, FLOODING |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 26, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
223
Total Claims Paid
$1,999,980
Avg Claim Payout
$8,969
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,272,129
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
137
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1419 | Severe Storm(s) | 86 | $1,418,569 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 17 | $339,763 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 11 | $199,481 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 18 | $199,373 |
| DR-4131 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $106,904 |
| DR-1830 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $5,406 |
| DR-1333 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,632 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$2,179,677
Properties Protected
8
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.13
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 5 | $1,528,912 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 3 | $35,647 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $67,110 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies | 2 | $44,052 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $503,956 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Waverly has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, tornado. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 223 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,272,129 in public assistance recovery funding. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.