Natural Disasters in Paxton, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
13.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
19.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
35.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 84.4 |
| Drought | 75.9 |
| Wildfire | 66.8 |
| Lightning | 58.7 |
| Winter Weather | 53.8 |
| Cold Wave | 36.9 |
| Strong Wind | 36.3 |
| Tornado | 27.4 |
| Landslide | 20.3 |
| Earthquake | 16.8 |
| Ice Storm | 16.6 |
| Heat Wave | 16.1 |
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
8
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 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 29, 2018 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Aug 29, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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
8
Total IA Distributed
$43,099
Repair/Replace
$31,486
Rental Assistance
$2,002
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4013 | 6 | $37,585 | $5,986 |
| DR-4521 | 2 | $5,514 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$38,552
Avg Claim Payout
$5,508
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,202,953
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
3
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | Biological | 3 | $1,202,953 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.27
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.); 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Paxton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, wildfire. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,202,953 in public assistance recovery funding. $43,099 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.