Natural Disasters in La Veta, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
15.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
83.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 87.6 |
| Winter Weather | 65.3 |
| Lightning | 62.3 |
| Hail | 46.9 |
| Landslide | 41.4 |
| Drought | 30.0 |
| Earthquake | 26.1 |
| Avalanche | 25.9 |
| Heat Wave | 18.2 |
| Strong Wind | 17.6 |
| Tornado | 11.7 |
| Ice Storm | 6.5 |
| Cold Wave | 6.3 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Fire | SPRING CREEK FIRE |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Fire | EAST PEAK FIRE |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 8, 2006 | Fire | MAURICIO CANYON FIRE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$8,217
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 1 | $8,217 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$1,116
Avg Claim Payout
$223
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$881,435
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
7
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 1 | $837,578 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 1 | $22,775 |
| DR-3271 | Snow | 5 | $21,082 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$159,440
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.43
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $18,749 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $46,942 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $23,493 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $47,709 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
La Veta has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, lightning. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $881,435 in public assistance recovery funding. $8,217 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.