Natural Disasters in River Falls, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
77.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 93.5 |
| Hail | 87.9 |
| Tornado | 84.8 |
| Cold Wave | 76.4 |
| Lightning | 76.0 |
| Landslide | 68.6 |
| Winter Weather | 65.9 |
| Heat Wave | 48.9 |
| Wildfire | 45.3 |
| Ice Storm | 34.8 |
| Drought | 13.4 |
| Earthquake | 7.1 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 10, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES 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 |
| May 1, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
52
Total IA Distributed
$252,177
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | 51 | $246,277 | — |
| DR-4531 | 1 | $5,900 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
74
Total Claims Paid
$1,535,940
Avg Claim Payout
$20,756
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,188,446
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
58
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | Biological | 6 | $735,954 |
| DR-4141 | Severe Storm(s) | 37 | $334,157 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 15 | $118,335 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$4,550,605
Properties Protected
64
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.93
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $36,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $4,500,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $14,605 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
River Falls has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, tornado. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 74 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,188,446 in public assistance recovery funding. $252,177 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.