Natural Disasters in Belgium, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
75.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
100.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 82.8 |
| Hail | 71.2 |
| Tornado | 59.3 |
| Heat Wave | 56.0 |
| Winter Weather | 44.2 |
| Lightning | 41.4 |
| Strong Wind | 31.0 |
| Coastal Flood | 31.0 |
| Earthquake | 26.4 |
| Drought | 21.5 |
| Ice Storm | 20.6 |
| Wildfire | 19.5 |
| Landslide | 15.4 |
| Hurricane | 7.5 |
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
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 |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Jul 7, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 6, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS & HAIL |
| Oct 7, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICING, WIND & FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
348
Total Claims Paid
$3,866,725
Avg Claim Payout
$11,111
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,387,655
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
110
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | Biological | 10 | $984,949 |
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $595,714 |
| DR-4402 | Flood | 24 | $381,221 |
| DR-1526 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $243,642 |
| DR-3163 | Snow | 19 | $182,128 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$2,404,769
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.75
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 6 | $611,204 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $62,100 |
| 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land; 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural; 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins; 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $1,731,465 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Belgium 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). 348 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,387,655 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.