Natural Disasters in Cairo, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
78.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.0 |
| Winter Weather | 95.6 |
| Drought | 91.8 |
| Strong Wind | 91.3 |
| Tornado | 89.9 |
| Ice Storm | 86.6 |
| Lightning | 64.9 |
| Wildfire | 50.6 |
| Cold Wave | 31.3 |
| Earthquake | 30.9 |
| Heat Wave | 17.1 |
| Landslide | 6.4 |
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
17
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| 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 |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Nov 1, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE SNOW STORMS, RAIN, AND STRONG WINDS |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1993 | Flood | ICE JAMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1980 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Apr 8, 1976 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORMS & HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
126
Total Claims Paid
$811,541
Avg Claim Payout
$6,441
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,404,980
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
61
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | Biological | 30 | $5,368,847 |
| DR-4616 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $475,764 |
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $422,645 |
| DR-4375 | Winter Storm | 2 | $346,997 |
| DR-4868 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $325,550 |
| DR-4641 | Tornado | 2 | $209,930 |
| DR-4014 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $124,498 |
| DR-4808 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $69,409 |
| DR-1878 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $61,340 |
Cairo has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, drought. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 126 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,404,980 in public assistance recovery funding.