Natural Disasters in Bethany, MO

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

29.3

Very Low

Expected Annual Loss

23.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

75.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

46.5

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: FEMA

Total Declarations

18

Public Assistance

$3.0M

Individual Assistance

$93K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

9 declarations

DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic →BiologicalMar 2020$212K$46K
Covid-19 →BiologicalMar 2020——
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding →Severe StormJul 2019$1.6M—
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding →Severe StormAug 2015$666K—
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding →Severe StormOct 2014——
Severe Winter Storm →Severe StormFeb 2011——
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes →Severe StormAug 2010——
Severe Winter Storm →Severe Storm(s)Feb 2009$6K—
Severe Winter Storm →Severe Ice StormJan 2009——
Severe Storms and Flooding →Severe StormJun 2008—$21K
Severe Winter Storms →Severe Ice StormDec 2007$53K—
Severe Winter Storms →Severe Ice StormDec 2007——
Severe Storms and Flooding →Severe StormJun 2007$440K$19K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation →HurricaneSep 2005——
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding →Severe StormJun 2004—$7K
Severe Storms & Flooding →FloodJul 1993——
Drought →DroughtSep 1976——
Severe Storms & Flooding →FloodNov 1973——
Heavy Rains, Tornadoes & Flooding →Severe StormApr 1973——

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

6

Total Claims Paid

$156,657

Avg Claim Payout

$26,110

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Bethany 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 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,957,682 in public assistance recovery funding. $92,681 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.