Natural Disasters in Elk Creek, CA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
80.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 99.5 |
| Earthquake | 92.5 |
| Wildfire | 91.8 |
| Landslide | 86.7 |
| Heat Wave | 74.8 |
| Volcanic Activity | 51.5 |
| Lightning | 19.9 |
| Avalanche | 14.9 |
| Tornado | 8.8 |
| Hail | 6.0 |
| Strong Wind | 2.8 |
| Winter Weather | 1.3 |
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
Severe Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 1, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 9, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND LANDSLIDES |
| Mar 12, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING LANDSLIDES, MUD FLOW |
| Jan 10, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, MUD FLOWS |
| Feb 11, 1991 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZE |
| Feb 21, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1983 | Coastal Storm | COASTAL STORMS, FLOODS, SLIDES & TORNADOES |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 16, 1970 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
194
Total Claims Paid
$2,394,189
Avg Claim Payout
$12,341
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,664,404
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
44
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4683 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $2,010,456 |
| DR-4434 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $1,950,028 |
| DR-4699 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $310,866 |
| DR-4308 | Flood | 6 | $304,792 |
| DR-4769 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $88,262 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$90,090
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $90,090 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elk Creek has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, wildfire. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 194 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,664,404 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.