Natural Disasters in Cascade, 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 |
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 |
Cascade 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.