Natural Disasters in Cattle Creek, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
12.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 99.1 |
| Wildfire | 91.0 |
| Avalanche | 89.6 |
| Lightning | 82.1 |
| Earthquake | 62.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 52.1 |
| Drought | 42.7 |
| Heat Wave | 36.4 |
| Ice Storm | 18.3 |
| Cold Wave | 11.7 |
| Winter Weather | 10.5 |
| Strong Wind | 9.8 |
| Hail | 9.5 |
| Tornado | 9.2 |
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
Fire
Aug 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2020 | Fire | GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Fire | PINE GULCH FIRE |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 19, 2007 | Fire | NEWCASTLE FIRE |
| Sep 1, 2006 | Fire | RED APPLE FIRE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Fire | CO - PANORAMA FIRE - 07/31/02 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 8, 2002 | Fire | COAL SEAM FIRE |
| Jul 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
21
Total IA Distributed
$68,437
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 21 | $68,437 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
30
Total Claims Paid
$93,717
Avg Claim Payout
$3,124
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$134,571
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 3 | $41,965 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $37,800 |
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 1 | $54,806 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cattle Creek has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, avalanche. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 30 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $68,437 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.