Natural Disasters in North La Junta, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
42.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
79.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 92.0 |
| Drought | 89.4 |
| Hail | 77.8 |
| Wildfire | 75.9 |
| Winter Weather | 75.9 |
| Cold Wave | 63.7 |
| Strong Wind | 62.5 |
| Earthquake | 35.4 |
| Tornado | 33.3 |
| Heat Wave | 27.3 |
| Landslide | 9.2 |
| Ice Storm | 9.1 |
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
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 17, 1999 | Severe Storm | CO-FLOODING 4/30/99 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAIN, FLASH FLOODS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
139
Total Claims Paid
$1,755,651
Avg Claim Payout
$12,631
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,676
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
6
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3271 | Snow | 4 | $8,903 |
| DR-1276 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $5,773 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$996,220
Properties Protected
42
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.77
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $979,944 |
| Unknown | 1 | $12,310 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $3,966 |
| 106.2: Other Non Construction | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
North La Junta has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, drought, hail. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 139 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,676 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.