Natural Disasters in Whiting, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
57.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 93.5 |
| Ice Storm | 83.2 |
| Drought | 82.0 |
| Tornado | 68.0 |
| Heat Wave | 64.1 |
| Strong Wind | 62.2 |
| Winter Weather | 55.4 |
| Cold Wave | 45.1 |
| Lightning | 38.2 |
| Hurricane | 35.5 |
| Hail | 28.4 |
| Landslide | 13.3 |
| Wildfire | 1.6 |
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
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 20, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS 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 |
| May 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 12, 2008 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
211
Total Claims Paid
$4,371,243
Avg Claim Payout
$20,717
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,465,904
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
80
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $891,937 |
| DR-1822 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $849,380 |
| DR-4872 | Other | 12 | $487,002 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $449,477 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $290,635 |
| DR-4317 | Flood | 4 | $196,034 |
| DR-4435 | Flood | 6 | $133,353 |
| DR-4741 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $106,981 |
| DR-4250 | Flood | 1 | $61,106 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$2,021,017
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.27
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $0 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $2,021,017 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Whiting has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, ice storm, drought. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 211 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,465,904 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.