Natural Disasters in Blair, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
60.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 90.4 |
| Hail | 82.8 |
| Cold Wave | 79.1 |
| Lightning | 76.3 |
| Strong Wind | 64.5 |
| Heat Wave | 60.6 |
| Tornado | 59.8 |
| Ice Storm | 46.1 |
| Winter Weather | 42.5 |
| Drought | 38.0 |
| Wildfire | 13.2 |
| Earthquake | 5.5 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUD |
| 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 |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,STRAIGH LINE WINDS, TORNADOES,RAIN,AND FLOODI |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Sep 15, 1975 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLASH FLOODS |
| May 1, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
141
Total Claims Paid
$2,613,885
Avg Claim Payout
$18,538
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,842,053
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
111
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4343 | Flood | 45 | $1,012,426 |
| DR-1944 | Severe Storm(s) | 55 | $643,685 |
| DR-4520 | Biological | 2 | $128,856 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 9 | $57,086 |
Blair has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hail, cold wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 141 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,842,053 in public assistance recovery funding.