Wapello County, Iowa
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 35,423
65.3NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
35,423
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Building Value
$8.1B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$24.1M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$3.9M
Risk Score97.2
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$4.2M
Risk Score81.8
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score75.1
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score74.0
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score73.4
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$12.4M
Risk Score69.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$410K
Risk Score62.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$92K
Risk Score61.6
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$249K
Risk Score52.5
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score51.1
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score45.0
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$124K
Risk Score37.3
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$442K
Risk Score31.5
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score10.2
Wapello County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
65.3+16.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
61.6+12.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
43.3-5.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
70.2+21.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
43.3
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
70.2
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.