Natural Disasters in Sawmill, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
0.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 99.1 |
| Wildfire | 97.9 |
| Landslide | 93.5 |
| Winter Weather | 90.6 |
| Earthquake | 67.7 |
| Cold Wave | 62.7 |
| Volcanic Activity | 57.3 |
| Ice Storm | 53.9 |
| Avalanche | 50.7 |
| Drought | 50.3 |
| Heat Wave | 46.7 |
| Hurricane | 11.7 |
| Hail | 8.6 |
| Strong Wind | 8.3 |
| Tornado | 3.6 |
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 |
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
14
Federal Funding
$3,677,445
Properties Protected
19
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.49
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 4 | $979,549 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 2 | $652,877 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures; 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $287,670 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $132,023 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $1,103,549 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sawmill has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, wildfire, landslide. 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. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.