Natural Disasters in Joplin, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
6.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
4.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
63.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 64.7 |
| Winter Weather | 47.3 |
| Drought | 39.9 |
| Wildfire | 17.1 |
| Earthquake | 15.4 |
| Hail | 12.3 |
| Heat Wave | 8.7 |
| Landslide | 8.6 |
| Avalanche | 6.1 |
| Lightning | 3.8 |
| Ice Storm | 3.7 |
| Strong Wind | 3.7 |
| Tornado | 3.5 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Flood | FLOODING |
| May 24, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 3, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 16, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, ICE JAMS, SOIL SATURATION |
| Mar 15, 1986 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
5
Total IA Distributed
$16,715
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4655 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1996 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4508 | 3 | $16,715 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$7,075
Avg Claim Payout
$1,769
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$586,208
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
27
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4388 | Flood | 19 | $469,272 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $80,142 |
| DR-1424 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $36,794 |
Joplin has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, drought. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $586,208 in public assistance recovery funding. $16,715 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.