Natural Disasters in Marion, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 91.6 |
| Hail | 88.6 |
| Lightning | 79.5 |
| Tornado | 76.8 |
| Strong Wind | 66.2 |
| Landslide | 61.9 |
| Winter Weather | 60.6 |
| Heat Wave | 54.6 |
| Ice Storm | 42.4 |
| Wildfire | 40.9 |
| Earthquake | 19.3 |
| Drought | 16.8 |
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 |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
11
Total IA Distributed
$71,422
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1526 | 1 | N/A | $1,440 |
| DR-4520 | 10 | $71,422 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$112,544
Avg Claim Payout
$11,254
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$20,464
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4459 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $10,760 |
| DR-1944 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $9,704 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$203,760
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.30
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 5 | $133,249 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $39,403 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $8,671 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $22,438 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Marion 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 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,464 in public assistance recovery funding. $71,422 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.