Natural Disasters in Neillsville, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
30.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 92.5 |
| Hail | 85.4 |
| Strong Wind | 73.6 |
| Lightning | 71.7 |
| Tornado | 71.7 |
| Heat Wave | 58.3 |
| Winter Weather | 57.3 |
| Ice Storm | 54.3 |
| Landslide | 45.5 |
| Drought | 24.6 |
| Wildfire | 19.8 |
| Earthquake | 14.1 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
5 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 |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Oct 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,STRAIGH LINE WINDS, TORNADOES,RAIN,AND FLOODI |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
35
Total Claims Paid
$629,796
Avg Claim Payout
$17,994
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,692,292
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
240
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4288 | Flood | 41 | $1,105,320 |
| DR-1944 | Severe Storm(s) | 95 | $515,936 |
| DR-1526 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $357,500 |
| DR-1429 | Severe Storm(s) | 42 | $278,109 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 16 | $164,624 |
| DR-4459 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $144,223 |
| DR-4383 | Flood | 9 | $126,580 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
18
Federal Funding
$2,836,363
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.35
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 3 | $360,542 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $127,549 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $34,843 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $2,026,873 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $10,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Neillsville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, strong wind. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 35 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,692,292 in public assistance recovery funding. 18 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.