Natural Disasters in Clayton, 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)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 90.4 |
| Strong Wind | 88.9 |
| Hail | 88.4 |
| Tornado | 76.5 |
| Lightning | 71.1 |
| Heat Wave | 60.1 |
| Winter Weather | 56.2 |
| Ice Storm | 43.6 |
| Wildfire | 41.7 |
| Drought | 27.3 |
| Landslide | 19.2 |
| 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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 10, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 24, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 3, 1977 | Severe Storm | WINDS, HAIL & RAIN |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 21, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,135,271
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
154
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4459 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $3,253,478 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 50 | $1,490,628 |
| DR-4520 | Biological | 5 | $543,466 |
| DR-1432 | Tornado | 41 | $436,099 |
| DR-1332 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $393,170 |
| DR-4276 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $9,729 |
| DR-1284 | Flood | 1 | $8,701 |
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.
Clayton 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. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.