Natural Disasters in Delta, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
27.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 94.5 |
| Wildfire | 86.7 |
| Lightning | 83.0 |
| Avalanche | 79.5 |
| Drought | 68.9 |
| Earthquake | 68.3 |
| Winter Weather | 42.3 |
| Cold Wave | 19.6 |
| Heat Wave | 18.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 17.3 |
| Ice Storm | 15.1 |
| Strong Wind | 12.2 |
| Tornado | 8.8 |
| Hail | 7.5 |
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
9
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 3, 2004 | Fire | CO-MCGRUDER FIRE-07/03/2004 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 6, 1973 | Flood | FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
34
Total IA Distributed
$133,174
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 34 | $133,174 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$86,062
Avg Claim Payout
$4,530
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$561,976
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 1 | $561,976 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$294,895
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.55
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| FMA Plan | 1 | $7,500 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $44,506 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $153,169 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $89,721 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Delta has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $561,976 in public assistance recovery funding. $133,174 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.