Natural Disasters in Georgetown, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
51.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 98.0 |
| Wildfire | 94.0 |
| Landslide | 88.1 |
| Hail | 74.6 |
| Lightning | 67.8 |
| Winter Weather | 32.6 |
| Volcanic Activity | 28.7 |
| Earthquake | 25.7 |
| Tornado | 18.7 |
| Ice Storm | 11.0 |
| Strong Wind | 10.3 |
| Cold Wave | 4.1 |
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
9
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 1, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAIN, FLASH FLOODS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES |
| May 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
82
Total IA Distributed
$69,496
Repair/Replace
$53,447
Rental Assistance
$6,300
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4145 | 80 | $61,652 | $1,030 |
| DR-4498 | 2 | $7,844 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
29
Total Claims Paid
$42,939
Avg Claim Payout
$1,481
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,876,203
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
26
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4145 | Flood | 14 | $986,316 |
| DR-4498 | Biological | 7 | $773,499 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 5 | $116,388 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$489,195
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.28
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 4 | $292,197 |
| FMA Plan | 2 | $7,934 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $36,000 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $56,605 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $96,459 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Georgetown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 29 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,876,203 in public assistance recovery funding. $69,496 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.