Natural Disasters in Madison, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 82.9 |
| Lightning | 64.9 |
| Drought | 60.1 |
| Landslide | 54.6 |
| Earthquake | 46.0 |
| Tornado | 43.2 |
| Hail | 36.8 |
| Cold Wave | 35.7 |
| Winter Weather | 35.1 |
| Wildfire | 31.9 |
| Strong Wind | 27.2 |
| Ice Storm | 26.1 |
| Hurricane | 19.2 |
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
18
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 19, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
30
Total IA Distributed
$96,357
Repair/Replace
$46,168
Rental Assistance
$3,920
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1631 | 29 | $93,469 | $35,906 |
| DR-4490 | 1 | $2,888 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$198,881
Avg Claim Payout
$16,573
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$89,372
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $41,449 |
| DR-1463 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $35,964 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $6,088 |
| DR-1403 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $5,872 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$16,125
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $16,125 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Madison has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, lightning, drought. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $89,372 in public assistance recovery funding. $96,357 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.