Natural Disasters in Downing, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
3.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
21.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 71.5 |
| Drought | 55.3 |
| Wildfire | 41.2 |
| Tornado | 38.4 |
| Heat Wave | 36.2 |
| Hail | 28.5 |
| Earthquake | 21.1 |
| Strong Wind | 19.7 |
| Lightning | 14.1 |
| Cold Wave | 13.3 |
| Winter Weather | 11.0 |
| Ice Storm | 9.8 |
| Hurricane | 8.0 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 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 |
| Nov 13, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND A TORNADO |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 6, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | 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 |
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$351,677
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
18
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $279,819 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $43,276 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $17,375 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $11,206 |
Downing has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, drought, wildfire. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). FEMA has obligated $351,677 in public assistance recovery funding.