Natural Disasters in La Grange, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
21.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 83.0 |
| Landslide | 64.1 |
| Drought | 62.2 |
| Hail | 59.1 |
| Strong Wind | 58.5 |
| Lightning | 41.4 |
| Earthquake | 38.5 |
| Wildfire | 36.7 |
| Cold Wave | 36.6 |
| Tornado | 32.8 |
| Winter Weather | 20.3 |
| Ice Storm | 20.1 |
| Hurricane | 12.3 |
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
26
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
15 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 |
| 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 |
| Oct 31, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND 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 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 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 |
| May 6, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
Showing 20 of 26 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
143
Total Claims Paid
$3,510,884
Avg Claim Payout
$24,552
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,841,944
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
79
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $905,318 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $606,543 |
| DR-1463 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $191,428 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $98,131 |
| DR-4490 | Biological | 1 | $24,198 |
| DR-1403 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $16,326 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$184,625
Properties Protected
26
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.37
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $184,625 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
La Grange has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, landslide, drought. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (15 declarations). 143 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,841,944 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.