Natural Disasters in Lemon Cove, CA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.0
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
8.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 99.2 |
| Wildfire | 98.0 |
| Earthquake | 97.9 |
| Landslide | 97.9 |
| Lightning | 94.9 |
| Hail | 92.5 |
| Avalanche | 89.9 |
| Drought | 88.6 |
| Volcanic Activity | 73.3 |
| Tornado | 30.3 |
| Strong Wind | 26.9 |
| Winter Weather | 24.1 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Fire | SQF FIRE COMPLEX |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Fire | PIER FIRE |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Fire | CEDAR FIRE |
| Jan 26, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND DEBRIS AND MUD FLOWS |
| Mar 13, 2007 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 9, 1999 | Freezing | CA-CITRUS CROP DAMAGE 2/2/99 |
| 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 |
| Feb 3, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, MUD & LAND SLIDES, & FLOODING |
| Feb 11, 1991 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZE |
| Feb 15, 1978 | Flood | COASTAL STORMS, MUDSLIDES & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
386
Total IA Distributed
$1,969,765
Repair/Replace
$1,529,445
Rental Assistance
$259,256
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4558 | 24 | N/A | — |
| DR-4699 | 357 | $1,952,535 | $3,903 |
| DR-4482 | 5 | $17,230 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
364
Total Claims Paid
$4,317,459
Avg Claim Payout
$11,861
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$100,405,213
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
273
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4482 | Biological | 43 | $62,997,290 |
| DR-4699 | Severe Storm(s) | 134 | $33,206,116 |
| DR-4558 | Wildfire | 12 | $1,820,066 |
| DR-1952 | Flood | 65 | $1,497,218 |
| DR-4683 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $653,915 |
| DR-4308 | Flood | 2 | $230,608 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$370,407
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.52
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $75,000 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $92,602 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $66,626 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $136,179 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lemon Cove has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 364 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $100,405,213 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,969,765 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.