Natural Disasters in Cozad, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
9.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.8 |
| Strong Wind | 94.4 |
| Drought | 94.3 |
| Winter Weather | 91.5 |
| Tornado | 72.7 |
| Wildfire | 65.7 |
| Ice Storm | 58.8 |
| Lightning | 49.0 |
| Heat Wave | 47.6 |
| Earthquake | 29.4 |
| Landslide | 18.7 |
| Cold Wave | 18.5 |
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
14
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 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 |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 24, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Nov 1, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE SNOW STORMS, RAIN, AND STRONG WINDS |
| May 9, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOW AND ICE STORM |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 24, 1978 | Flood | STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
228
Total IA Distributed
$513,644
Repair/Replace
$397,752
Rental Assistance
$30,356
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1770 | 157 | $322,928 | $1,736 |
| DR-4420 | 63 | $146,546 | $3,040 |
| DR-4521 | 8 | $44,170 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
89
Total Claims Paid
$508,479
Avg Claim Payout
$5,713
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,065,945
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $607,970 |
| DR-4822 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $205,558 |
| DR-4014 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $171,437 |
| DR-4375 | Winter Storm | 1 | $28,108 |
| DR-4521 | Biological | 2 | $24,618 |
| DR-4778 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $23,935 |
| DR-1878 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,320 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$29,742
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $25,239 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $4,503 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cozad has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, drought. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 89 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,065,945 in public assistance recovery funding. $513,644 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.