Natural Disasters in Balsam Lake, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.9
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
10
Public Assistance
$6.1M
Individual Assistance
$144K
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $543K | $144K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding → | Flood | Aug 2019 | $3.3M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Aug 2016 | $10K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding → | Tornado | Sep 2002 | $436K | — |
| Flooding, Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Flood | May 2001 | $1.5M | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2000 | $393K | — |
| Wi-flood-07/20/99 → | Flood | Aug 1999 | $9K | — |
| Winds, Hail & Rain → | Severe Storm | Oct 1977 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jun 1976 | — | — |
| Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding → | Tornado | Apr 1965 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Unknown | — | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$104,731
Avg Claim Payout
$6,982
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$2,767,488
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $116,078 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $2,221,811 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $306,012 |
| 200.7: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Erosion | 1 | $65,577 |
| 93.2: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $58,010 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Balsam Lake has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,135,271 in public assistance recovery funding. $144,158 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.