Natural Disasters in Albion, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.7 |
| Winter Weather | 81.9 |
| Earthquake | 74.5 |
| Lightning | 69.1 |
| Avalanche | 56.9 |
| Heat Wave | 56.6 |
| Landslide | 49.5 |
| Volcanic Activity | 47.2 |
| Cold Wave | 42.7 |
| Drought | 25.2 |
| Strong Wind | 23.2 |
| Ice Storm | 13.8 |
| Hail | 10.9 |
| Tornado | 9.8 |
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
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Dec 31, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$63,440
Avg Claim Payout
$31,720
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,240,163
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
45
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4310 | Flood | 42 | $3,051,332 |
| DR-4534 | Biological | 3 | $188,831 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$39,300
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
14.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $39,300 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Albion has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, earthquake. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,240,163 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.