Natural Disasters in Pilger, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
24.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
41.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 81.5 |
| Drought | 70.2 |
| Wildfire | 68.9 |
| Ice Storm | 42.8 |
| Tornado | 38.9 |
| Landslide | 37.7 |
| Strong Wind | 33.8 |
| Winter Weather | 31.4 |
| Cold Wave | 24.8 |
| Heat Wave | 15.8 |
| Lightning | 8.8 |
| Earthquake | 4.8 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICE JAMS, 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 |
| Jul 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1993 | Flood | ICE JAMS & FLOODING |
| May 28, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 3, 1984 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1971 | Flood | FLOODS |
| Feb 23, 1971 | Flood | FLOODS |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
39
Total IA Distributed
$79,336
Repair/Replace
$53,450
Rental Assistance
$6,634
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | 35 | $61,336 | $1,910 |
| DR-4521 | 4 | $18,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$153,405
Avg Claim Payout
$38,351
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,620,075
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
33
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4183 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $2,888,412 |
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $1,714,712 |
| DR-1878 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $16,951 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,304,659
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.61
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 92.1: State Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $9,000 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $11,213 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $1,284,446 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Pilger 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 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,620,075 in public assistance recovery funding. $79,336 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.