Natural Disasters in Batavia, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
77.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 91.2 |
| Cold Wave | 87.2 |
| Tornado | 84.4 |
| Heat Wave | 68.0 |
| Winter Weather | 67.0 |
| Lightning | 63.1 |
| Strong Wind | 48.5 |
| Landslide | 46.1 |
| Earthquake | 30.7 |
| Wildfire | 27.1 |
| Coastal Flood | 27.0 |
| Ice Storm | 23.9 |
| Hurricane | 21.5 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Aug 12, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 7, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICING, WIND & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
103
Total IA Distributed
$150,523
Repair/Replace
$82,628
Rental Assistance
$2,414
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1768 | 62 | $71,035 | $1,336 |
| DR-4520 | 16 | $57,058 | — |
| DR-1526 | 22 | $16,462 | $1,053 |
| DR-4892 | 3 | $5,968 | $750 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
52
Total Claims Paid
$551,480
Avg Claim Payout
$10,605
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$664,402
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
80
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $421,653 |
| DR-3163 | Snow | 36 | $194,617 |
| DR-4520 | Biological | 1 | $48,132 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$1,539,135
Properties Protected
16
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $84,337 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $25,112 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $24,937 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,404,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Batavia has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 52 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $664,402 in public assistance recovery funding. $150,523 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.