Natural Disasters in Snowflake, 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
21
Most Recent
Flood
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2021 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 13, 2006 | Fire | POTATO FIRE |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 14, 2003 | Fire | KINISHBA FIRE |
| Jun 25, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 21, 2002 | Fire | AZ - CHEDISKI FARMS FIRE - 06/21/2002 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | RODEO FIRE |
| Jun 12, 1999 | Fire | AZ - RAINBOW FIRE - 06/11/1999 |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Oct 5, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 19, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 21, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 15, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
106
Total Claims Paid
$971,193
Avg Claim Payout
$9,162
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,251,778
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
82
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1888 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $994,046 |
| DR-1422 | Fire | 24 | $708,187 |
| DR-4524 | Biological | 9 | $568,242 |
| DR-4620 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $520,837 |
| DR-1581 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $460,467 |
Snowflake 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 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 106 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,251,778 in public assistance recovery funding.