Natural Disasters in McNary, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
79.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
97.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 99.5 |
| Wildfire | 98.8 |
| Winter Weather | 96.8 |
| Landslide | 94.0 |
| Earthquake | 81.2 |
| Cold Wave | 73.0 |
| Ice Storm | 63.3 |
| Heat Wave | 56.7 |
| Volcanic Activity | 53.7 |
| Drought | 52.0 |
| Avalanche | 50.9 |
| Strong Wind | 40.1 |
| Hail | 34.8 |
| Tornado | 8.0 |
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
16
Most Recent
Fire
May 2025
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Fire | GREER FIRE |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 2, 2011 | Fire | WALLOW FIRE |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 9, 2004 | Fire | THREE FORKS FIRE |
| Jun 25, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Oct 5, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 15, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Sep 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLASH |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
8
Total IA Distributed
$33,761
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4668 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4524 | 7 | $33,761 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$18,328
Avg Claim Payout
$1,833
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,785,696
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
63
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4620 | Severe Storm(s) | 37 | $4,475,710 |
| DR-1888 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $226,292 |
| DR-4524 | Biological | 5 | $83,694 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
24
Federal Funding
$5,200,084
Properties Protected
9
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.48
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 6 | $2,055,580 |
| 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 3 | $7,761 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 3 | $417,111 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 2 | $43,435 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $11,486 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
McNary has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,785,696 in public assistance recovery funding. $33,761 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 24 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.