Natural Disasters in Sierra Vista, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.2 |
| Heat Wave | 99.1 |
| Lightning | 97.0 |
| Drought | 90.0 |
| Earthquake | 78.5 |
| Strong Wind | 69.5 |
| Landslide | 55.1 |
| Avalanche | 54.2 |
| Hurricane | 34.2 |
| Winter Weather | 21.3 |
| Hail | 15.4 |
| Tornado | 10.4 |
| Cold Wave | 5.0 |
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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 11, 2017 | Fire | LIZARD FIRE |
| Jun 12, 2011 | Fire | MONUMENT FIRE |
| May 9, 2011 | Fire | HORSESHOE TWO FIRE |
| May 18, 2009 | Fire | MULE PASS FIRE |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 21, 2003 | Fire | ASH FIRE |
| Oct 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HIGH WINDS |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Oct 5, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 15, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Sep 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLASH |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
114
Total Claims Paid
$623,266
Avg Claim Payout
$5,467
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$745,538
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
26
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4524 | Biological | 13 | $500,928 |
| DR-1347 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $244,610 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$1,164,067
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.17
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 2 | $146,078 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $786,614 |
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 1 | $197,250 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $34,125 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sierra Vista has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, heat wave, lightning. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 114 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $745,538 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.