Natural Disasters in Westfield, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
54.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 87.1 |
| Cold Wave | 86.9 |
| Heat Wave | 62.7 |
| Tornado | 52.9 |
| Landslide | 46.2 |
| Strong Wind | 42.6 |
| Wildfire | 36.7 |
| Drought | 35.2 |
| Winter Weather | 26.2 |
| Lightning | 17.2 |
| Earthquake | 13.4 |
| Ice Storm | 8.2 |
| Hurricane | 7.6 |
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
9
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 |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
105
Total IA Distributed
$171,125
Repair/Replace
$135,137
Rental Assistance
$4,414
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1526 | 41 | $60,154 | $1,878 |
| DR-1768 | 38 | $51,361 | $3,869 |
| DR-4402 | 20 | $36,531 | $1,768 |
| DR-4520 | 6 | $23,079 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
33
Total Claims Paid
$431,853
Avg Claim Payout
$13,086
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$686,669
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
83
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4402 | Flood | 24 | $294,672 |
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $223,490 |
| DR-1526 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $168,506 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$56,319
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $37,255 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $15,776 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $3,288 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Westfield has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, cold wave, heat wave. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 33 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $686,669 in public assistance recovery funding. $171,125 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.