Natural Disasters in Denver, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
9.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 86.2 |
| Drought | 69.4 |
| Landslide | 62.2 |
| Wildfire | 34.1 |
| Tornado | 23.5 |
| Cold Wave | 23.4 |
| Hail | 22.6 |
| Ice Storm | 9.5 |
| Strong Wind | 9.4 |
| Winter Weather | 8.3 |
| Hurricane | 7.2 |
| Earthquake | 5.6 |
| Lightning | 4.8 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 31, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 17, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 27, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 11, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 11, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 21, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Nov 1, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 19, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
23
Total IA Distributed
$64,844
Repair/Replace
$22,742
Rental Assistance
$2,564
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4490 | 5 | $30,412 | — |
| DR-1773 | 4 | $21,821 | $6,746 |
| DR-4489 | 1 | $7,974 | — |
| DR-1524 | 12 | $4,159 | $1,484 |
| DR-1708 | 1 | $479 | $479 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$744,029
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
34
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4741 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $356,139 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $149,045 |
| DR-1708 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $124,188 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $74,370 |
| DR-4490 | Biological | 6 | $40,286 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$612,766
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.67
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan); 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 2 | $589,344 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $23,422 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Denver has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, drought, landslide. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). FEMA has obligated $744,029 in public assistance recovery funding. $64,844 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.