Natural Disasters in Wilson, 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)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
11
Public Assistance
$1.2M
Individual Assistance
$61K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $736K | $61K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Aug 2013 | $334K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding → | Tornado | Sep 2002 | — | — |
| Flooding, Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Flood | May 2001 | $118K | — |
| Severe Storms,straigh Line Winds, Tornad… → | Severe Storm | Jul 1998 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1993 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jun 1976 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | May 1969 | — | — |
| Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding → | Tornado | Apr 1965 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
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.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$2,018,792
Properties Protected
6
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $98,963 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 4 | $1,734,915 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $66,143 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $3,100 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $16,779 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wilson 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. $60,570 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.