Natural Disasters in Thayer, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
38.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 82.4 |
| Cold Wave | 79.9 |
| Ice Storm | 77.6 |
| Heat Wave | 69.0 |
| Landslide | 65.9 |
| Tornado | 62.0 |
| Wildfire | 60.1 |
| Winter Weather | 53.3 |
| Hurricane | 37.2 |
| Strong Wind | 36.8 |
| Lightning | 35.8 |
| Hail | 12.6 |
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
25
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
17 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND WILDFIRES |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 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 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Jul 21, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
Showing 20 of 25 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
212
Total IA Distributed
$1,277,327
Repair/Replace
$974,607
Rental Assistance
$54,369
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4665 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4872 | 4 | N/A | $3,927 |
| DR-4873 | 41 | $668,420 | $17,784 |
| DR-1751 | 42 | $253,745 | $5,708 |
| DR-4318 | 30 | $125,896 | $6,099 |
| DR-1749 | 52 | $78,154 | $1,269 |
| DR-4867 | 12 | $52,085 | $3,642 |
| DR-4788 | 3 | $48,233 | $9,957 |
| DR-4317 | 18 | $16,884 | $847 |
| DR-4865 | 1 | $15,627 | $11,397 |
Showing top 10 of 13 disasters by IA amount
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$489,640
Avg Claim Payout
$12,555
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,650,355
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
96
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1822 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $1,068,453 |
| DR-4317 | Flood | 9 | $495,145 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $476,684 |
| DR-4855 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $330,210 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $243,602 |
| DR-4872 | Other | 1 | $22,610 |
| DR-1463 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $11,050 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,601 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,270,037
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.21
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $49,991 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $0 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $1,220,047 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Thayer has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, cold wave, ice storm. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (17 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,650,355 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,277,327 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.