Natural Disasters in Amado, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
80.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
92.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 99.0 |
| Wildfire | 98.1 |
| Lightning | 88.4 |
| Landslide | 69.1 |
| Drought | 54.5 |
| Earthquake | 43.5 |
| Avalanche | 31.0 |
| Strong Wind | 28.8 |
| Winter Weather | 18.9 |
| Hurricane | 17.3 |
| Hail | 9.9 |
| Tornado | 8.7 |
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
8
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 30, 2002 | Fire | AZ-RYAN-WILDFIRE-4/30/2002 |
| Oct 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Oct 5, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 4, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
161
Total Claims Paid
$1,286,258
Avg Claim Payout
$7,989
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$765,205
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
18
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4524 | Biological | 11 | $416,525 |
| DR-1347 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $348,680 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$10,105,538
Properties Protected
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 4 | $808,684 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,800 |
| 402.3: Infrastructure Protective Measures | 1 | $8,407,440 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $532,444 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $334,170 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Amado has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 161 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $765,205 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.