Natural Disasters in Strasburg, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
95.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.8 |
| Lightning | 98.4 |
| Tornado | 97.2 |
| Strong Wind | 95.1 |
| Cold Wave | 91.1 |
| Winter Weather | 91.1 |
| Earthquake | 85.5 |
| Wildfire | 84.7 |
| Volcanic Activity | 73.0 |
| Heat Wave | 68.6 |
| Landslide | 50.5 |
| Drought | 44.6 |
| Ice Storm | 11.4 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT AND FLOODING |
| May 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
5
Total IA Distributed
$16,807
Repair/Replace
$275
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 3 | $16,533 | — |
| DR-4145 | 2 | $275 | $290 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
154
Total Claims Paid
$597,614
Avg Claim Payout
$3,881
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,780,019
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 10 | $6,997,214 |
| DR-4229 | Flood | 7 | $5,734,492 |
| DR-4145 | Flood | 40 | $4,293,427 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 9 | $533,049 |
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $134,338 |
| DR-4134 | Fire | 1 | $87,499 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$441,544
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $58,194 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $196,898 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $52,500 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $133,952 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Strasburg has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, lightning, tornado. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 154 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,780,019 in public assistance recovery funding. $16,807 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.