Natural Disasters in Elephant Head, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.1
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
99.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 99.8 |
| Wildfire | 99.7 |
| Lightning | 97.7 |
| Hail | 91.8 |
| Earthquake | 91.7 |
| Strong Wind | 82.6 |
| Winter Weather | 80.9 |
| Drought | 69.6 |
| Landslide | 58.7 |
| Avalanche | 46.3 |
| Tornado | 37.5 |
| Hurricane | 18.7 |
| Cold Wave | 3.1 |
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
15
Most Recent
Fire
Jun 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2020 | Fire | BIG HORN FIRE |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 14, 2003 | Fire | ASPEN FIRE |
| Jun 18, 2003 | Fire | ASPEN FIRE |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Dec 6, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 5, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 21, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 4, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 3, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
581
Total Claims Paid
$7,871,477
Avg Claim Payout
$13,548
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$35,335,040
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
168
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4524 | Biological | 33 | $22,484,082 |
| DR-1660 | Severe Storm(s) | 87 | $7,504,285 |
| DR-1477 | Fire | 21 | $4,500,724 |
| DR-3241 | Hurricane | 27 | $845,949 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
18
Federal Funding
$3,470,440
Properties Protected
62
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.35
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 3 | $0 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $88,288 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.); 106.2: Other Non Construction; 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 2 | $1,837,899 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $1,335,899 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 2 | $15,355 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elephant Head has a relatively high 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 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 581 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $35,335,040 in public assistance recovery funding. 18 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.