Natural Disasters in Memphis, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
33.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
18.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
98.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
23.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 93.6 |
| Landslide | 69.7 |
| Drought | 68.4 |
| Hail | 64.0 |
| Wildfire | 55.2 |
| Tornado | 51.8 |
| Lightning | 50.6 |
| Strong Wind | 48.3 |
| Cold Wave | 35.9 |
| Earthquake | 30.3 |
| Hurricane | 19.9 |
| Winter Weather | 19.1 |
| Ice Storm | 8.3 |
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
24
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Jul 18, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Nov 13, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND A TORNADO |
| Jun 25, 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, 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 |
| Oct 14, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
12
Total IA Distributed
$74,836
Repair/Replace
$6,563
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4490 | 11 | $68,273 | — |
| DR-1809 | 1 | $6,563 | $6,563 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,209,316
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
37
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4490 | Biological | 2 | $1,532,999 |
| DR-4741 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $285,476 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $158,278 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $109,233 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $107,812 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $15,518 |
Memphis 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 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). FEMA has obligated $2,209,316 in public assistance recovery funding. $74,836 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.