Natural Disasters in Oshkosh, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
2.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
5.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 74.5 |
| Lightning | 63.6 |
| Wildfire | 62.4 |
| Hail | 56.8 |
| Winter Weather | 21.5 |
| Cold Wave | 17.2 |
| Tornado | 14.1 |
| Strong Wind | 12.8 |
| Landslide | 10.1 |
| Earthquake | 8.5 |
| Ice Storm | 4.2 |
| Heat Wave | 3.6 |
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
11
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM 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 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 18, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| May 16, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$19,359
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | 3 | $19,359 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$4,926
Avg Claim Payout
$2,463
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$439,678
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
7
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $426,959 |
| DR-4521 | Biological | 1 | $12,719 |
Oshkosh has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $439,678 in public assistance recovery funding. $19,359 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.