Natural Disasters in Winston, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
74.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 84.8 |
| Heat Wave | 67.1 |
| Landslide | 66.0 |
| Hail | 58.3 |
| Tornado | 56.6 |
| Wildfire | 51.7 |
| Cold Wave | 51.5 |
| Strong Wind | 35.4 |
| Lightning | 29.1 |
| Winter Weather | 26.2 |
| Earthquake | 23.0 |
| Ice Storm | 22.4 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 11, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Jun 2, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HAIL, FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
37
Total Claims Paid
$608,571
Avg Claim Payout
$16,448
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,063,942
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
70
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $2,012,674 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $552,555 |
| DR-4612 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $380,717 |
| DR-1708 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $85,980 |
| DR-1736 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $32,016 |
Winston has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, heat wave, landslide. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 37 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,063,942 in public assistance recovery funding.