Natural Disasters in Eau Claire, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
83.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 94.0 |
| Hail | 89.3 |
| Strong Wind | 88.9 |
| Tornado | 80.6 |
| Landslide | 76.5 |
| Winter Weather | 71.9 |
| Lightning | 71.0 |
| Heat Wave | 67.4 |
| Ice Storm | 62.2 |
| Wildfire | 30.1 |
| Drought | 16.4 |
| Earthquake | 9.8 |
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
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 24, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
229
Total IA Distributed
$1,264,838
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4520 | 228 | $1,264,838 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
46
Total Claims Paid
$336,747
Avg Claim Payout
$7,321
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$424,768
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
29
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4288 | Flood | 19 | $363,016 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 10 | $61,752 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$3,982,268
Properties Protected
84
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.59
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $2,722,724 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $70,420 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,153,412 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $35,712 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Eau Claire has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, strong wind. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 46 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $424,768 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,264,838 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.