Natural Disasters in Weldon Spring, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
96.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.1 |
| Hail | 97.6 |
| Tornado | 96.4 |
| Heat Wave | 95.6 |
| Earthquake | 94.6 |
| Landslide | 92.8 |
| Cold Wave | 92.7 |
| Lightning | 89.7 |
| Winter Weather | 89.0 |
| Ice Storm | 71.6 |
| Wildfire | 58.8 |
| Drought | 32.3 |
| Hurricane | 22.8 |
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
28
Most Recent
Flood
Aug 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2022 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Feb 3, 2011 | 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 |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 12, 2000 | Flood | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND FLASH FLOODING |
| Jun 2, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HAIL, FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 28 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9,993
Total Claims Paid
$155,698,724
Avg Claim Payout
$15,581
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,438,252
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
115
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4490 | Biological | 9 | $5,937,996 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $4,185,053 |
| DR-4665 | Severe Storm(s) | 45 | $4,088,003 |
| DR-4250 | Flood | 22 | $1,171,303 |
| DR-4130 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $55,896 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$10,383,897
Properties Protected
1,456
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.37
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 12 | $9,495,878 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $887,757 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $263 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Weldon Spring has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, tornado. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 9,993 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,438,252 in public assistance recovery funding. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.