Natural Disasters in Hobart, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 98.1 |
| Hail | 95.7 |
| Lightning | 95.0 |
| Tornado | 93.4 |
| Winter Weather | 83.9 |
| Heat Wave | 76.0 |
| Landslide | 57.8 |
| Ice Storm | 47.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 46.4 |
| Earthquake | 35.3 |
| Wildfire | 33.8 |
| Strong Wind | 31.0 |
| Hurricane | 26.1 |
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
8
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
461
Total IA Distributed
$2,668,916
Repair/Replace
$2,683
Rental Assistance
$1,600
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | 451 | $2,661,200 | — |
| DR-1526 | 10 | $7,716 | $1,369 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
366
Total Claims Paid
$1,971,474
Avg Claim Payout
$5,387
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,953,914
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
26
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | Biological | 25 | $14,952,539 |
| DR-3163 | Snow | 1 | $1,375 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$203,021
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $74,451 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $80,990 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $47,580 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hobart has a relatively moderate 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 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 366 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,953,914 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,668,916 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.