Natural Disasters in Deer Creek, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
6.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.1 |
| Lightning | 94.1 |
| Heat Wave | 86.7 |
| Winter Weather | 86.0 |
| Landslide | 77.6 |
| Earthquake | 59.0 |
| Avalanche | 58.0 |
| Strong Wind | 41.7 |
| Hail | 29.3 |
| Drought | 24.6 |
| Tornado | 13.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 9.1 |
| Hurricane | 7.7 |
| Cold Wave | 3.0 |
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
23
Most Recent
Fire
Jun 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2021 | Fire | TELEGRAPH FIRE |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Fire | GRIFFIN FIRE |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Fire | BUSH FIRE |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 31, 2009 | Fire | WATER WHEEL FIRE |
| Sep 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 22, 2005 | Fire | AZ-WILDFIRE (EDGE COMPLEX) 07-22-2005 |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 2004 | Fire | WILLOW FIRE |
| Jul 14, 2003 | Fire | KINISHBA FIRE |
| Jun 25, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 12, 1999 | Fire | AZ - RAINBOW FIRE - 06/11/1999 |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Dec 6, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 5, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 19, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
154
Total Claims Paid
$3,519,160
Avg Claim Payout
$22,852
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$630,750
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1586 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $263,940 |
| DR-1888 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $170,828 |
| DR-1581 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $102,280 |
| DR-4524 | Biological | 2 | $93,701 |
Deer Creek has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (9 declarations). 154 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $630,750 in public assistance recovery funding.