Natural Disasters in Algoma, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
7
Public Assistance
$42K
Individual Assistance
$38K
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | $38K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $42K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1990 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jun 1976 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Apr 1973 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
20
Total Claims Paid
$134,510
Avg Claim Payout
$6,726
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$60,870
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $44,278 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $16,592 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Algoma has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, lightning. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 20 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $41,549 in public assistance recovery funding. $38,241 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.