Natural Disasters in Du Bois, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
3.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
3.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
54.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.9 |
| Drought | 53.4 |
| Hail | 50.2 |
| Landslide | 37.4 |
| Ice Storm | 35.2 |
| Winter Weather | 29.8 |
| Tornado | 28.2 |
| Heat Wave | 27.2 |
| Strong Wind | 15.6 |
| Lightning | 9.4 |
| Cold Wave | 8.6 |
| Earthquake | 5.8 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jul 28, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADO, AND STRAIGHT-LIN |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICE JAMS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Dec 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| May 30, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2008 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 19, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 20, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$11,046
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | 4 | $11,046 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,193,210
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
23
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $826,664 |
| DR-4225 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $261,591 |
| DR-1864 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $85,451 |
| DR-4521 | Biological | 3 | $19,504 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$88,725
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.74
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $88,725 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Du Bois has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). FEMA has obligated $1,193,210 in public assistance recovery funding. $11,046 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.