Natural Disasters in Holstein, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.7 |
| Strong Wind | 92.9 |
| Drought | 91.9 |
| Lightning | 90.0 |
| Ice Storm | 84.6 |
| Tornado | 79.6 |
| Winter Weather | 59.7 |
| Heat Wave | 50.6 |
| Wildfire | 42.7 |
| Earthquake | 24.7 |
| Cold Wave | 18.9 |
| Landslide | 6.7 |
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
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 |
| Nov 26, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Nov 1, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE SNOW STORMS, RAIN, AND STRONG WINDS |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1993 | Flood | ICE JAMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 8, 1976 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORMS & HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$9,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$282,462
Avg Claim Payout
$11,769
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,037,337
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
33
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $1,323,774 |
| DR-4225 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $569,809 |
| DR-4521 | Biological | 4 | $77,444 |
| DR-1878 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $66,311 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$965,985
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 8 | $88,485 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $877,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Holstein 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 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,037,337 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.