Natural Disasters in Kiel, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 96.0 |
| Cold Wave | 85.8 |
| Heat Wave | 79.9 |
| Tornado | 77.3 |
| Lightning | 65.7 |
| Winter Weather | 62.2 |
| Strong Wind | 60.2 |
| Landslide | 44.1 |
| Coastal Flood | 32.2 |
| Ice Storm | 28.0 |
| Earthquake | 25.3 |
| Hurricane | 21.7 |
| Wildfire | 19.2 |
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
Biological
2 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 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jul 13, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICING, WIND & FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
34
Total Claims Paid
$468,190
Avg Claim Payout
$13,770
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$210,589
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
29
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3163 | Snow | 28 | $180,829 |
| DR-4520 | Biological | 1 | $29,760 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kiel has a relatively low 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 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 34 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $210,589 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.