Natural Disasters in Easton, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 90.2 |
| Heat Wave | 89.8 |
| Tornado | 89.7 |
| Cold Wave | 86.2 |
| Strong Wind | 85.2 |
| Landslide | 83.0 |
| Lightning | 78.0 |
| Winter Weather | 73.6 |
| Drought | 72.3 |
| Ice Storm | 72.2 |
| Wildfire | 57.8 |
| Earthquake | 45.0 |
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
28
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 20, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Flood | 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 |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
623
Total Claims Paid
$22,869,136
Avg Claim Payout
$36,708
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,487,375
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
136
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4012 | Flood | 66 | $2,423,125 |
| DR-4435 | Flood | 25 | $1,675,698 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 16 | $1,281,882 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $1,245,636 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $457,590 |
| DR-4612 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $403,444 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,813,593
Properties Protected
40
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.16
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $469,384 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $1,344,209 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Easton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, heat wave, tornado. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 623 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,487,375 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.