Natural Disasters in Chadron, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
5.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
9.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
35.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.3 |
| Drought | 66.7 |
| Winter Weather | 63.9 |
| Hail | 52.7 |
| Lightning | 35.4 |
| Cold Wave | 33.5 |
| Landslide | 31.6 |
| Earthquake | 24.9 |
| Tornado | 21.6 |
| Ice Storm | 14.9 |
| Strong Wind | 11.9 |
| Heat Wave | 9.4 |
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
11
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM 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 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 26, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2012 | Fire | REGION 23 FIRE COMPLEX |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 28, 2006 | Fire | DAWES COUNTY FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| May 28, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
7
Total IA Distributed
$39,220
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | 7 | $39,220 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$698,396
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
10
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $507,660 |
| DR-4225 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $190,736 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$151,813
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
27.47
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $46,050 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $63,852 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $41,911 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Chadron has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, winter weather. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). FEMA has obligated $698,396 in public assistance recovery funding. $39,220 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.