Natural Disasters in Mead Ranch, 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)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
23
Public Assistance
$631K
Most Common Type
Fire
9 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Fire → | Fire | Jun 2021 | — | — |
| Griffin Fire → | Fire | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Bush Fire → | Fire | Jun 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $94K | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 2010 | $171K | — |
| Water Wheel Fire → | Fire | Aug 2009 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Az-wildfire (edge Complex) 07-22-2005 → | Fire | Jul 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2005 | $264K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2005 | $102K | — |
| Willow Fire → | Fire | Jun 2004 | — | — |
| Kinishba Fire → | Fire | Jul 2003 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Jun 2002 | — | — |
| Az - Rainbow Fire - 06/11/1999 → | Fire | Jun 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Dec 1990 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1983 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Feb 1980 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 23 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
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.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
11
Federal Funding
$1,170,415
Properties Protected
75
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.46
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $1,089,259 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $19,461 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $40,500 |
| 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 1 | $5,200 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies | 1 | $15,995 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mead Ranch 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. 11 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.