Natural Disasters in Salida, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
60.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.5 |
| Avalanche | 95.3 |
| Lightning | 86.4 |
| Wildfire | 71.7 |
| Earthquake | 39.8 |
| Hail | 39.8 |
| Winter Weather | 38.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 35.5 |
| Drought | 30.5 |
| Tornado | 12.7 |
| Ice Storm | 10.2 |
| Heat Wave | 7.8 |
| Cold Wave | 5.5 |
| Strong Wind | 4.7 |
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
5
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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
10
Total IA Distributed
$43,139
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 10 | $43,139 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$307,142
Avg Claim Payout
$43,877
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$48,883
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
3
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 1 | $41,268 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 2 | $7,614 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$78,878
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $41,378 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $37,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Salida has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, lightning. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $48,883 in public assistance recovery funding. $43,139 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.