Natural Disasters in Hartwell, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
61.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 79.6 |
| Drought | 78.7 |
| Strong Wind | 72.2 |
| Heat Wave | 70.3 |
| Hail | 69.5 |
| Winter Weather | 63.2 |
| Tornado | 62.4 |
| Cold Wave | 59.8 |
| Earthquake | 58.9 |
| Lightning | 57.5 |
| Landslide | 55.6 |
| Wildfire | 43.5 |
| Hurricane | 27.7 |
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
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES 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 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HAIL, FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 14, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 19, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$8,414
Avg Claim Payout
$8,414
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,209,050
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
39
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4490 | Biological | 3 | $5,308,482 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $578,108 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $276,744 |
| DR-1403 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $30,654 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $8,431 |
| DR-4552 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $6,632 |
Hartwell has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, drought, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,209,050 in public assistance recovery funding.