Natural Disasters in Amherst Junction, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
77.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 87.7 |
| Hail | 83.2 |
| Lightning | 73.3 |
| Tornado | 70.2 |
| Strong Wind | 65.8 |
| Winter Weather | 55.3 |
| Landslide | 49.7 |
| Heat Wave | 43.1 |
| Ice Storm | 34.5 |
| Wildfire | 32.3 |
| Drought | 18.3 |
| Earthquake | 17.0 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
21
Total Claims Paid
$152,589
Avg Claim Payout
$7,266
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,596,458
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
172
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4459 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $1,622,166 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 25 | $355,472 |
| DR-1944 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $310,153 |
| DR-1429 | Severe Storm(s) | 68 | $308,667 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$722,416
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.41
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $58,789 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $22,809 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $44,979 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $5,100 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $590,739 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Amherst Junction has a relatively 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 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 21 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,596,458 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.