Natural Disasters in Friesland, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
84.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.3 |
| Cold Wave | 82.8 |
| Heat Wave | 80.4 |
| Tornado | 75.7 |
| Landslide | 72.9 |
| Strong Wind | 71.9 |
| Winter Weather | 51.7 |
| Wildfire | 42.3 |
| Drought | 38.8 |
| Lightning | 37.2 |
| Ice Storm | 35.9 |
| Earthquake | 28.7 |
| Hurricane | 10.6 |
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
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 26, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 24, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 23, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICING, WIND & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
173
Total Claims Paid
$2,153,980
Avg Claim Payout
$12,451
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,313,647
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
285
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 189 | $3,959,154 |
| DR-1526 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $2,082,571 |
| DR-3163 | Snow | 42 | $125,915 |
| DR-1332 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $118,322 |
| DR-4288 | Flood | 2 | $19,758 |
| DR-1966 | Snow | 1 | $4,506 |
| DR-3285 | Snow | 1 | $3,423 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$181,839
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.21
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $46,459 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $119,625 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $15,755 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Friesland has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, cold wave, heat wave. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 173 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,313,647 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.