Natural Disasters in Norman, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 97.1 |
| Drought | 89.8 |
| Strong Wind | 83.0 |
| Winter Weather | 62.5 |
| Ice Storm | 56.7 |
| Lightning | 52.1 |
| Tornado | 35.8 |
| Wildfire | 21.7 |
| Heat Wave | 21.6 |
| Earthquake | 11.2 |
| Cold Wave | 6.8 |
| Landslide | 2.5 |
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
16
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 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 |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| 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 8, 1976 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORMS & HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
30
Total IA Distributed
$36,129
Repair/Replace
$8,178
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | 4 | $26,451 | — |
| DR-1770 | 26 | $9,678 | $405 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$6,349
Avg Claim Payout
$1,587
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$200,383
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
12
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $110,009 |
| DR-4183 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $71,027 |
| DR-4521 | Biological | 2 | $19,347 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
8.18
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Norman 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 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $200,383 in public assistance recovery funding. $36,129 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.