Natural Disasters in Big Springs, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
4.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
3.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
63.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 82.0 |
| Hail | 67.0 |
| Lightning | 39.4 |
| Wildfire | 38.4 |
| Cold Wave | 20.3 |
| Winter Weather | 18.3 |
| Tornado | 17.4 |
| Strong Wind | 13.5 |
| Earthquake | 8.8 |
| Ice Storm | 7.8 |
| Heat Wave | 4.3 |
| Landslide | 2.6 |
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
9
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 31, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| Jul 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| May 16, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$4,866
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | 2 | $4,866 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$15,883
Avg Claim Payout
$5,294
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Big Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, lightning. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $4,866 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.