Natural Disasters in Melvina, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 95.8 |
| Landslide | 93.4 |
| Hail | 92.3 |
| Strong Wind | 83.5 |
| Tornado | 76.3 |
| Heat Wave | 76.1 |
| Winter Weather | 54.6 |
| Lightning | 47.6 |
| Ice Storm | 47.5 |
| Wildfire | 33.3 |
| Drought | 29.6 |
| Earthquake | 17.6 |
| Hurricane | 11.3 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 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 |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Oct 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUD |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jun 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,STRAIGH LINE WINDS, TORNADOES,RAIN,AND FLOODI |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
97
Total Claims Paid
$1,323,972
Avg Claim Payout
$13,649
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,085,113
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
342
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4402 | Flood | 115 | $4,711,550 |
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 119 | $1,486,618 |
| DR-4343 | Flood | 45 | $921,938 |
| DR-4459 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $306,976 |
| DR-1332 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $224,480 |
| DR-4288 | Flood | 5 | $200,213 |
| DR-1526 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $144,025 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 3 | $80,243 |
| DR-1719 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $9,070 |
Melvina has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, landslide, hail. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 97 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,085,113 in public assistance recovery funding.