Natural Disasters in Elmo, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
54.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 84.5 |
| Tornado | 75.3 |
| Hail | 72.9 |
| Landslide | 70.5 |
| Lightning | 66.3 |
| Heat Wave | 57.2 |
| Cold Wave | 54.4 |
| Wildfire | 53.0 |
| Ice Storm | 41.0 |
| Winter Weather | 39.9 |
| Strong Wind | 38.0 |
| Earthquake | 19.4 |
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
21
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 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 |
| Oct 31, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HAIL, FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 1, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 19, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$148,619
Avg Claim Payout
$21,231
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,159,992
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
166
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1708 | Severe Storm(s) | 104 | $1,542,445 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $834,935 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $523,411 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 23 | $179,162 |
| DR-4490 | Biological | 4 | $58,376 |
| DR-4012 | Flood | 1 | $21,663 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,306,919
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $1,149,170 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $33,610 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $124,139 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elmo has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, tornado, hail. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,159,992 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.