Natural Disasters in Stratford, CA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 99.7 |
| Heat Wave | 97.9 |
| Earthquake | 97.0 |
| Wildfire | 77.1 |
| Hail | 66.0 |
| Landslide | 57.7 |
| Lightning | 48.2 |
| Tornado | 16.4 |
| Strong Wind | 11.0 |
| Winter Weather | 2.7 |
| Avalanche | 0.1 |
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
19
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
7 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 9, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 1, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 5, 1983 | Earthquake | COALINGA EARTHQUAKE |
| Feb 9, 1983 | Coastal Storm | COASTAL STORMS, FLOODS, SLIDES & TORNADOES |
| Feb 15, 1978 | Flood | COASTAL STORMS, MUDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Aug 15, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
11
Total IA Distributed
$38,135
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4569 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4482 | 10 | $38,135 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$150,801
Avg Claim Payout
$15,080
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$61,395,344
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4482 | Biological | 29 | $39,144,702 |
| DR-4699 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $22,166,073 |
| DR-1952 | Flood | 5 | $84,569 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$76,805
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $76,805 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Stratford has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, heat wave, earthquake. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $61,395,344 in public assistance recovery funding. $38,135 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.