Natural Disasters in Safford, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 95.0 |
| Wildfire | 94.3 |
| Lightning | 93.4 |
| Drought | 79.5 |
| Winter Weather | 73.7 |
| Avalanche | 54.4 |
| Earthquake | 47.9 |
| Landslide | 42.9 |
| Hail | 32.4 |
| Strong Wind | 15.2 |
| Hurricane | 13.7 |
| Cold Wave | 3.7 |
| Tornado | 2.7 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Apr 15, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Oct 25, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
42
Total Claims Paid
$351,289
Avg Claim Payout
$8,364
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$616,479
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
15
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1586 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $263,840 |
| DR-1660 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $254,135 |
| DR-4524 | Biological | 1 | $98,505 |
Safford has a relatively low 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 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 42 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $616,479 in public assistance recovery funding.