Natural Disasters in New Glarus, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 86.6 |
| Landslide | 84.4 |
| Cold Wave | 81.8 |
| Tornado | 65.6 |
| Strong Wind | 57.4 |
| Heat Wave | 52.3 |
| Ice Storm | 42.3 |
| Drought | 34.0 |
| Wildfire | 31.1 |
| Winter Weather | 30.0 |
| Lightning | 29.8 |
| Earthquake | 29.0 |
| Hurricane | 10.7 |
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
17
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 |
| Apr 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Aug 26, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 24, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 2, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 23, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICING, WIND & FLOODING |
| Jul 11, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
36
Total Claims Paid
$291,997
Avg Claim Payout
$8,111
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$750,183
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
125
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $218,181 |
| DR-1966 | Snow | 28 | $176,012 |
| DR-3285 | Snow | 26 | $165,453 |
| DR-3163 | Snow | 22 | $106,103 |
| DR-1332 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $84,435 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$342,302
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.54
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $167,439 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $7,500 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $106,733 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $6,953 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $53,677 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
New Glarus has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, landslide, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 36 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $750,183 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.