Natural Disasters in Babcock, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
26.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 94.3 |
| Hail | 91.3 |
| Tornado | 79.0 |
| Lightning | 65.1 |
| Winter Weather | 54.1 |
| Heat Wave | 49.6 |
| Wildfire | 48.2 |
| Ice Storm | 44.7 |
| Strong Wind | 35.1 |
| Landslide | 28.3 |
| Earthquake | 21.4 |
| Drought | 14.4 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
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 |
| May 1, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$10,545
Repair/Replace
$4,720
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | 1 | $5,451 | — |
| DR-1526 | 2 | $5,094 | $2,593 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
48
Total Claims Paid
$726,927
Avg Claim Payout
$15,144
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,452,239
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
201
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4459 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $1,778,449 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 47 | $798,475 |
| DR-1944 | Severe Storm(s) | 89 | $457,861 |
| DR-1429 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $379,618 |
| DR-4520 | Biological | 3 | $31,915 |
| DR-4288 | Flood | 1 | $5,921 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$1,177,615
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.62
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $314,666 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $776,325 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $39,375 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $30,000 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $17,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Babcock has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, tornado. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 48 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,452,239 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,545 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.