Natural Disasters in Belgrade, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 94.7 |
| Drought | 84.9 |
| Strong Wind | 59.3 |
| Ice Storm | 56.3 |
| Winter Weather | 47.6 |
| Wildfire | 42.8 |
| Tornado | 34.9 |
| Cold Wave | 20.7 |
| Lightning | 18.7 |
| Heat Wave | 12.2 |
| Landslide | 10.5 |
| Earthquake | 4.5 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICE JAMS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 26, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 24, 1978 | Flood | STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 31, 1966 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
25
Total IA Distributed
$64,592
Repair/Replace
$59,199
Rental Assistance
$5,076
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | 24 | $64,275 | $4,834 |
| DR-4521 | 1 | $317 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$28,953
Avg Claim Payout
$7,238
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,440,582
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
33
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $7,412,870 |
| DR-4521 | Biological | 1 | $14,748 |
| DR-1878 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $8,937 |
| DR-4822 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,028 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$57,359
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates | 2 | $7,800 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $16,923 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $32,636 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Belgrade has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, strong wind. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,440,582 in public assistance recovery funding. $64,592 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.