Natural Disasters in Farber, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
45.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 85.5 |
| Earthquake | 77.2 |
| Drought | 76.3 |
| Hail | 66.2 |
| Winter Weather | 65.1 |
| Cold Wave | 64.3 |
| Lightning | 59.1 |
| Strong Wind | 56.8 |
| Tornado | 55.8 |
| Ice Storm | 50.5 |
| Landslide | 42.2 |
| Wildfire | 41.8 |
| Hurricane | 23.2 |
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
19
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| Jan 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| 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 |
| Mar 19, 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, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
8
Total IA Distributed
$48,606
Repair/Replace
$5,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4490 | 7 | $43,606 | — |
| DR-1463 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,988 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
60
Total Claims Paid
$655,710
Avg Claim Payout
$10,928
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$477,112
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
28
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $318,062 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 8 | $129,361 |
| DR-4490 | Biological | 1 | $20,475 |
| DR-4612 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $9,213 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,514,998
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $14,998 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $1,500,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Farber has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, earthquake, drought. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 60 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $477,112 in public assistance recovery funding. $48,606 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.