Natural Disasters in Spencer, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
3.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 73.8 |
| Wildfire | 52.4 |
| Cold Wave | 36.4 |
| Hail | 36.2 |
| Winter Weather | 30.7 |
| Ice Storm | 29.5 |
| Tornado | 14.4 |
| Landslide | 13.1 |
| Strong Wind | 8.1 |
| Heat Wave | 7.1 |
| Lightning | 6.8 |
| Earthquake | 3.4 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 18, 2011 | Flood | 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 26, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1993 | Flood | ICE JAMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 18, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$313,327
Avg Claim Payout
$17,407
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,017,356
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
60
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 50 | $7,079,448 |
| DR-4822 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $832,104 |
| DR-4387 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $105,804 |
Spencer has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, cold wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,017,356 in public assistance recovery funding.