Natural Disasters in Arvada, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.9
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.8 |
| Lightning | 99.7 |
| Wildfire | 99.5 |
| Winter Weather | 97.8 |
| Landslide | 97.6 |
| Tornado | 96.5 |
| Strong Wind | 92.6 |
| Earthquake | 84.0 |
| Avalanche | 77.9 |
| Cold Wave | 73.3 |
| Ice Storm | 71.8 |
| Heat Wave | 71.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 71.0 |
| Drought | 27.6 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT AND FLOODING |
| May 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4,246
Total IA Distributed
$5,877,055
Repair/Replace
$1,470,872
Rental Assistance
$1,179,610
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4518 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4503 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4498 | 606 | $2,598,048 | — |
| DR-4145 | 1,182 | $1,751,075 | $870 |
| DR-4634 | 2,456 | $1,527,932 | $6,856 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
154
Total Claims Paid
$597,614
Avg Claim Payout
$3,881
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,780,019
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 10 | $6,997,214 |
| DR-4229 | Flood | 7 | $5,734,492 |
| DR-4145 | Flood | 40 | $4,293,427 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 9 | $533,049 |
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $134,338 |
| DR-4134 | Fire | 1 | $87,499 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$441,544
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $58,194 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $196,898 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $52,500 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $133,952 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Arvada has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 154 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,780,019 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,877,055 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.