Natural Disasters in Zoar, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
9.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
4.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
94.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 75.7 |
| Cold Wave | 71.9 |
| Hail | 21.8 |
| Tornado | 21.5 |
| Strong Wind | 19.3 |
| Ice Storm | 16.1 |
| Heat Wave | 14.6 |
| Winter Weather | 8.2 |
| Landslide | 4.8 |
| Wildfire | 3.1 |
| Earthquake | 1.2 |
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
7
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 10, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$14,767
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | 2 | $14,767 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$41,155
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
5
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4459 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $41,155 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$70,890
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $45,809 |
| 93.3: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $25,081 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Zoar has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, cold wave, hail. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). FEMA has obligated $41,155 in public assistance recovery funding. $14,767 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.