Natural Disasters in Loma, ND
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
11.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
56.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
22.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 78.0 |
| Ice Storm | 77.5 |
| Hail | 72.9 |
| Cold Wave | 72.3 |
| Wildfire | 52.8 |
| Strong Wind | 42.3 |
| Landslide | 40.7 |
| Drought | 35.0 |
| Tornado | 16.9 |
| Lightning | 10.3 |
| Heat Wave | 5.8 |
| Earthquake | 1.9 |
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
26
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 17, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 5, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND GROUND SATURATION |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 22, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND GROUND SATURATION |
| May 5, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND GROUND SATURATION |
| May 28, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, & GROUND SATURATION |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Tornado | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND GROUND SATURATION |
| Jun 8, 1999 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, SNOW, ICE, GROUND SATURATION, LANSLIDES, MUDSLIDES, AND TOR |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING,SEVERE WINTER STORMS, SNOWMELT, SPRING RAINS |
| Jan 12, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| Jun 5, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,FLOODING, & ICE JAMS |
Showing 20 of 26 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$3,506
Repair/Replace
$3,506
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1829 | 3 | $3,506 | $1,773 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
13
Total Claims Paid
$255,841
Avg Claim Payout
$19,680
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,059,672
Disasters with PA
13
Total Projects
732
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1829 | Severe Storm(s) | 197 | $2,793,813 |
| DR-4660 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $1,645,063 |
| DR-4323 | Flood | 34 | $1,373,115 |
| DR-1597 | Severe Storm(s) | 77 | $1,003,975 |
| DR-1279 | Flood | 41 | $786,952 |
| DR-1515 | Severe Storm(s) | 69 | $673,654 |
| DR-1645 | Severe Storm(s) | 71 | $651,632 |
| DR-4118 | Flood | 19 | $538,978 |
| DR-1981 | Flood | 66 | $519,950 |
| DR-1376 | Flood | 53 | $421,536 |
| DR-1713 | Severe Storm(s) | 64 | $321,545 |
| DR-4128 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $310,354 |
| DR-4509 | Biological | 2 | $19,104 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$368,167
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $31,249 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $161,942 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $1,513 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $82,491 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $90,972 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Loma has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, ice storm, hail. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 13 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,059,672 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,506 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.