Natural Disasters in Iron Belt, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
31.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 72.2 |
| Winter Weather | 62.3 |
| Lightning | 45.7 |
| Coastal Flood | 21.8 |
| Hail | 18.1 |
| Drought | 15.6 |
| Strong Wind | 14.9 |
| Tornado | 12.2 |
| Heat Wave | 11.4 |
| Landslide | 11.4 |
| Ice Storm | 11.2 |
| Wildfire | 7.4 |
| Earthquake | 0.3 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 24, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 16, 1999 | Flood | WI-FLOOD-07/20/99 |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Sep 10, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| May 1, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$10,347
Avg Claim Payout
$5,174
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,018,037
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
80
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4276 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $6,175,138 |
| DR-4383 | Flood | 26 | $490,031 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 12 | $202,756 |
| DR-1284 | Flood | 19 | $65,393 |
| DR-1332 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $45,126 |
| DR-4402 | Flood | 3 | $39,592 |
Iron Belt has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, lightning. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,018,037 in public assistance recovery funding.