Natural Disasters in Wellton Hills, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
68.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 98.4 |
| Heat Wave | 96.7 |
| Drought | 74.8 |
| Strong Wind | 61.2 |
| Volcanic Activity | 59.9 |
| Wildfire | 59.2 |
| Landslide | 45.9 |
| Lightning | 43.4 |
| Hurricane | 22.7 |
| Hail | 16.8 |
| Tornado | 14.0 |
| Winter Weather | 1.1 |
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
6
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 1985 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAIN & HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 1, 1983 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
123
Total Claims Paid
$1,048,823
Avg Claim Payout
$8,527
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,886,309
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
31
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4524 | Biological | 31 | $1,886,309 |
Wellton Hills has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, heat wave, drought. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 123 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,886,309 in public assistance recovery funding.