Natural Disasters in Clarks, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
42.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 96.9 |
| Drought | 91.8 |
| Strong Wind | 80.5 |
| Ice Storm | 68.1 |
| Winter Weather | 59.7 |
| Tornado | 51.5 |
| Wildfire | 50.1 |
| Earthquake | 15.3 |
| Lightning | 13.4 |
| Heat Wave | 12.9 |
| Cold Wave | 10.3 |
| Landslide | 1.8 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
5 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1993 | Flood | ICE JAMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1980 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Mar 24, 1978 | Flood | STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Apr 8, 1976 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORMS & HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$18,992
Avg Claim Payout
$1,187
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$140,373
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
10
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $140,373 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$8,046,241
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $8,046,241 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Clarks has a relatively 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 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $140,373 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.