Natural Disasters in Eureka, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
86.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.7
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
10
Public Assistance
$3.8M
Individual Assistance
$403K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $208K | $126K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2008 | $969K | $109K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | $649K | $168K |
| Flooding, Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Flood | May 2001 | $2.0M | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1990 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jun 1976 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
189
Total Claims Paid
$3,394,220
Avg Claim Payout
$17,959
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$2,806,394
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $29,526 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $20,400 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $22,374 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $1,548,554 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $44,550 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Eureka has a relatively moderate 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 severe storm (4 declarations). 189 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,846,409 in public assistance recovery funding. $402,992 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.