Natural Disasters in Banks, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.3 |
| Wildfire | 97.2 |
| Avalanche | 87.6 |
| Winter Weather | 51.9 |
| Earthquake | 40.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 31.9 |
| Strong Wind | 23.6 |
| Heat Wave | 14.9 |
| Ice Storm | 13.2 |
| Drought | 12.4 |
| Lightning | 9.3 |
| Cold Wave | 4.6 |
| Hail | 4.5 |
| Tornado | 4.0 |
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
7
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 |
| Sep 18, 2012 | Fire | KARNEY FIRE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 1, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND LANDSLIDES |
| Dec 31, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$1,315
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | 1 | $1,315 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$35,645
Avg Claim Payout
$35,645
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$34,250
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | Biological | 2 | $34,250 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$860,586
Properties Protected
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 1 | $154,666 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 1 | $17,765 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $688,155 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Banks has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, avalanche. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $34,250 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,315 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.