Natural Disasters in Waukau, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
86.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 95.3 |
| Strong Wind | 94.4 |
| Hail | 93.8 |
| Tornado | 91.3 |
| Lightning | 82.9 |
| Winter Weather | 77.7 |
| Heat Wave | 75.0 |
| Ice Storm | 49.8 |
| Wildfire | 40.2 |
| Earthquake | 33.0 |
| Drought | 26.1 |
| Landslide | 21.3 |
| Hurricane | 16.9 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 26, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
779
Total IA Distributed
$1,795,619
Repair/Replace
$664,433
Rental Assistance
$45,990
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | 180 | $1,023,630 | — |
| DR-1768 | 341 | $473,037 | $1,853 |
| DR-1526 | 258 | $298,952 | $1,420 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
189
Total Claims Paid
$3,394,220
Avg Claim Payout
$17,959
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,846,409
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
190
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1369 | Flood | 77 | $2,021,002 |
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 61 | $968,644 |
| DR-1526 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $649,229 |
| DR-4520 | Biological | 3 | $207,534 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$2,806,394
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $29,526 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $20,400 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $22,374 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $1,548,554 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $44,550 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Waukau has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 189 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,846,409 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,795,619 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.