Natural Disasters in Mesa Vista, CA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
10.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 91.1 |
| Wildfire | 89.1 |
| Landslide | 66.5 |
| Earthquake | 53.0 |
| Winter Weather | 49.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 15.3 |
| Heat Wave | 4.6 |
| Strong Wind | 3.6 |
| Lightning | 3.1 |
| Hail | 1.3 |
| Tornado | 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
15
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
6 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 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Fire | CALDOR FIRE |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 1, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 3, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 21, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$11,307
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4523 | 4 | $11,307 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$45,997
Avg Claim Payout
$9,199
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,406,458
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
55
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4683 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $659,572 |
| DR-4301 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $241,189 |
| DR-1628 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $229,572 |
| DR-4308 | Flood | 7 | $204,237 |
| DR-4699 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $71,887 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$239,252
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.15
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 204.3: Dry Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $203,252 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $36,000 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mesa Vista has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,406,458 in public assistance recovery funding. $11,307 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.