Natural Disasters in Wheeler, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 84.1 |
| Strong Wind | 79.6 |
| Hail | 79.4 |
| Cold Wave | 79.0 |
| Tornado | 68.3 |
| Lightning | 64.1 |
| Heat Wave | 54.8 |
| Winter Weather | 43.3 |
| Ice Storm | 35.0 |
| Drought | 17.1 |
| Wildfire | 11.9 |
| Earthquake | 4.6 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
| Jul 24, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 1, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$52,516
Avg Claim Payout
$5,835
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$232,021
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
29
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1369 | Flood | 13 | $115,161 |
| DR-1429 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $112,720 |
| DR-4520 | Biological | 1 | $4,140 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$225,876
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $48,900 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $148,793 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $28,183 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wheeler has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, strong wind, hail. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $232,021 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.