Natural Disasters in La Tour, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 81.1 |
| Heat Wave | 81.1 |
| Ice Storm | 76.3 |
| Winter Weather | 72.2 |
| Hail | 67.4 |
| Drought | 62.2 |
| Landslide | 60.2 |
| Tornado | 57.2 |
| Earthquake | 49.6 |
| Lightning | 48.6 |
| Strong Wind | 39.4 |
| Wildfire | 28.8 |
| Hurricane | 22.2 |
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
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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 6, 2002 | 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 |
| May 24, 1990 | 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 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
44
Total Claims Paid
$307,126
Avg Claim Payout
$6,980
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,456,188
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
39
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1403 | Severe Ice Storm | 24 | $992,708 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $372,166 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $91,314 |
La Tour has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, heat wave, ice storm. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 44 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,456,188 in public assistance recovery funding.