Natural Disasters in Elyria, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
26.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 95.3 |
| Drought | 89.4 |
| Strong Wind | 80.9 |
| Wildfire | 66.3 |
| Winter Weather | 62.1 |
| Ice Storm | 47.8 |
| Tornado | 30.5 |
| Landslide | 19.7 |
| Lightning | 17.4 |
| Cold Wave | 16.5 |
| Heat Wave | 8.9 |
| Earthquake | 8.0 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 | 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 26, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jul 28, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICE JAMS, 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 |
| Jul 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| May 9, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOW AND ICE STORM |
| Mar 24, 1978 | Flood | STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Aug 31, 1966 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
5
Total IA Distributed
$30,543
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | 5 | $30,543 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$110,663
Avg Claim Payout
$13,833
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,743,283
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
57
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $9,987,880 |
| DR-4375 | Winter Storm | 3 | $2,208,618 |
| DR-4662 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $541,394 |
| DR-1878 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $5,391 |
Elyria has a very 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 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,743,283 in public assistance recovery funding. $30,543 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.