Natural Disasters in Ridgeway, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 90.6 |
| Landslide | 74.5 |
| Heat Wave | 66.6 |
| Wildfire | 60.1 |
| Tornado | 58.1 |
| Hail | 55.9 |
| Cold Wave | 52.9 |
| Strong Wind | 44.5 |
| Winter Weather | 32.9 |
| Earthquake | 25.7 |
| Lightning | 20.8 |
| Ice Storm | 18.9 |
| Hurricane | 11.2 |
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
9 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 |
| Oct 31, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 27, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 11, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 11, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Nov 1, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 19, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$156,657
Avg Claim Payout
$26,110
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,957,682
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
124
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 56 | $1,581,330 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $665,772 |
| DR-1708 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $440,133 |
| DR-4490 | Biological | 5 | $211,557 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $53,222 |
| DR-1822 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $5,668 |
Ridgeway has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,957,682 in public assistance recovery funding.