Natural Disasters in Salem, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 92.5 |
| Heat Wave | 79.0 |
| Earthquake | 78.2 |
| Ice Storm | 70.1 |
| Wildfire | 60.0 |
| Landslide | 58.5 |
| Winter Weather | 49.0 |
| Tornado | 44.9 |
| Strong Wind | 38.9 |
| Lightning | 35.2 |
| Drought | 29.1 |
| Hurricane | 28.0 |
| Hail | 14.1 |
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
Severe Storm
Jan 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 15, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 21, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE 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 |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
150
Total IA Distributed
$333,500
Repair/Replace
$94,573
Rental Assistance
$10,049
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1463 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4665 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4490 | 39 | $214,390 | — |
| DR-1847 | 97 | $75,463 | $1,718 |
| DR-4317 | 12 | $43,647 | $3,128 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$26,602
Avg Claim Payout
$5,320
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,342,737
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
39
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4855 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $836,845 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $238,550 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $180,479 |
| DR-4317 | Flood | 2 | $86,862 |
Salem 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, earthquake. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,342,737 in public assistance recovery funding. $333,500 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.