Natural Disasters in Walden, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 95.9 |
| Landslide | 67.5 |
| Wildfire | 24.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 19.9 |
| Earthquake | 18.1 |
| Lightning | 14.1 |
| Hail | 12.2 |
| Winter Weather | 5.9 |
| Cold Wave | 5.2 |
| Tornado | 3.4 |
| Ice Storm | 2.9 |
| Strong Wind | 1.9 |
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
6
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 |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$9,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,149
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3185 | Snow | 1 | $4,149 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$467,173
Properties Protected
14
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.13
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $467,173 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Walden has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, landslide, wildfire. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). FEMA has obligated $4,149 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.