Natural Disasters in Wausa, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
33.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 83.7 |
| Wildfire | 81.4 |
| Hail | 78.9 |
| Winter Weather | 77.8 |
| Ice Storm | 71.4 |
| Cold Wave | 55.9 |
| Tornado | 53.2 |
| Landslide | 42.7 |
| Strong Wind | 34.1 |
| Heat Wave | 28.7 |
| Lightning | 26.3 |
| Earthquake | 14.5 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 26, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| Jul 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 24, 1978 | Flood | STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1971 | Flood | FLOODS |
| Feb 23, 1971 | Flood | FLOODS |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
26
Total Claims Paid
$804,619
Avg Claim Payout
$30,947
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,476,763
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
140
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 106 | $5,100,895 |
| DR-4662 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $1,124,292 |
| DR-4375 | Winter Storm | 1 | $118,268 |
| DR-4013 | Flood | 14 | $93,578 |
| DR-4521 | Biological | 3 | $17,216 |
| DR-1480 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $11,262 |
| DR-1878 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $11,253 |
Wausa has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, hail. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 26 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,476,763 in public assistance recovery funding.