Wayne County, Iowa
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 6,492
22.0NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
6,492
🏠
Building Value
$1.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$5.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
☀️
Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score94.8
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score55.6
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score55.2
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$326K
Risk Score52.7
🧊
Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$213K
Risk Score51.5
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$594K
Risk Score44.5
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score43.2
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$318K
Risk Score40.1
Show all 14 hazards
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score37.9
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score20.3
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score14.0
⛄
Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score12.1
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score11.2
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score8.9
Wayne County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
22.0-26.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
43.2-5.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
73.9+24.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
46.2-2.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
73.9
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
46.2
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.