Natural Disasters in Max, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
2.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
4.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 68.6 |
| Hail | 68.3 |
| Wildfire | 28.0 |
| Winter Weather | 24.4 |
| Cold Wave | 22.8 |
| Strong Wind | 22.7 |
| Ice Storm | 21.2 |
| Tornado | 17.1 |
| Landslide | 8.8 |
| Lightning | 6.1 |
| Earthquake | 4.2 |
| Heat Wave | 4.0 |
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
12
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 29, 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 |
| May 16, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$3,019
Avg Claim Payout
$3,019
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$214,126
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
13
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4225 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $154,087 |
| DR-4808 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $40,527 |
| DR-4014 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $19,512 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$31,523
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.34
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $31,523 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Max has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, wildfire. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $214,126 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.