Natural Disasters in Dorchester, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 98.4 |
| Lightning | 95.2 |
| Hail | 91.8 |
| Tornado | 83.8 |
| Winter Weather | 71.3 |
| Heat Wave | 62.8 |
| Landslide | 59.5 |
| Ice Storm | 59.0 |
| Strong Wind | 57.0 |
| Wildfire | 40.1 |
| Earthquake | 18.0 |
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
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
13
Total IA Distributed
$61,276
Repair/Replace
$517
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | 12 | $60,759 | — |
| DR-1526 | 1 | $517 | $686 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
68
Total Claims Paid
$357,038
Avg Claim Payout
$5,251
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,688,528
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
162
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1429 | Severe Storm(s) | 110 | $1,149,278 |
| DR-1944 | Severe Storm(s) | 50 | $511,329 |
| DR-4520 | Biological | 1 | $19,256 |
| DR-4288 | Flood | 1 | $8,664 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
18
Federal Funding
$2,836,363
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.35
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 3 | $360,542 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $127,549 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $34,843 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $2,026,873 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $10,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dorchester has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, lightning, hail. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 68 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,688,528 in public assistance recovery funding. $61,276 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 18 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.