Natural Disasters in Richfield, CA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
27.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.8 |
| Wildfire | 98.5 |
| Landslide | 98.3 |
| Earthquake | 94.3 |
| Volcanic Activity | 92.5 |
| Heat Wave | 57.2 |
| Lightning | 39.6 |
| Avalanche | 28.2 |
| Tornado | 12.9 |
| Hail | 9.2 |
| Strong Wind | 4.0 |
| Winter Weather | 2.3 |
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
25
Most Recent
Fire
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | Fire | PARK FIRE |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Aug 19, 2012 | Fire | PONDEROSA FIRE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 26, 2005 | Fire | MANTON FIRE |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | CA-WILDFIRES-08/25/1999 |
| 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 3, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, MUD & LAND SLIDES, & FLOODING |
| Feb 11, 1991 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZE |
| Feb 21, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1983 | Coastal Storm | COASTAL STORMS, FLOODS, SLIDES & TORNADOES |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
428
Total Claims Paid
$5,588,697
Avg Claim Payout
$13,058
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,278,112
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
55
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4683 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $2,382,783 |
| DR-4434 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $483,729 |
| DR-4308 | Flood | 11 | $264,383 |
| DR-4610 | Wildfire | 2 | $67,095 |
| DR-3140 | Fire | 3 | $48,302 |
| DR-4482 | Biological | 3 | $31,820 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$700,974
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.58
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 3 | $373,817 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 2 | $75,579 |
| 95.2: Planning Related Activities | 1 | $23,366 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $115,711 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $112,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Richfield has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (9 declarations). 428 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,278,112 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.