Natural Disasters in Florence, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 97.1 |
| Hail | 45.1 |
| Lightning | 18.9 |
| Winter Weather | 18.0 |
| Drought | 13.2 |
| Tornado | 11.0 |
| Landslide | 9.3 |
| Strong Wind | 8.8 |
| Wildfire | 8.6 |
| Heat Wave | 4.7 |
| Ice Storm | 0.6 |
| Earthquake | 0.5 |
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
6
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 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 16, 1999 | Flood | WI-FLOOD-07/20/99 |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$11,257
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | 2 | $11,257 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$4,849
Avg Claim Payout
$4,849
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$305,649
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
23
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1284 | Flood | 21 | $283,651 |
| DR-4276 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $21,998 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$659,450
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.73
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $55,332 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $310,459 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $25,668 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $26,608 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $241,383 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Florence has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, lightning. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $305,649 in public assistance recovery funding. $11,257 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.