Natural Disasters in Blanchard, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
77.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 94.6 |
| Landslide | 93.9 |
| Winter Weather | 86.5 |
| Wildfire | 82.7 |
| Cold Wave | 71.6 |
| Ice Storm | 71.3 |
| Earthquake | 55.8 |
| Heat Wave | 53.9 |
| Lightning | 46.9 |
| Strong Wind | 20.4 |
| Drought | 13.4 |
| Tornado | 10.3 |
| Hail | 5.5 |
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
16
Most Recent
Fire
Aug 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | Fire | SUNSET FIRE |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 18, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WIND |
| Jul 6, 2015 | Fire | CAPE HORN FIRE |
| May 20, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jun 13, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT, LAND/MUD SLIDES, FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND LANDSLIDES |
| Feb 11, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 22, 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | VOLCANIC ERUPTION, MT. ST. HELENS |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 1967 | Fire | FOREST FIRES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
40
Total Claims Paid
$156,037
Avg Claim Payout
$3,901
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,574,401
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
30
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4589 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $1,216,180 |
| DR-1987 | Flood | 11 | $1,004,871 |
| DR-4313 | Flood | 10 | $598,041 |
| DR-4246 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $522,240 |
| DR-4252 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $225,737 |
| DR-4534 | Biological | 1 | $7,332 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$568,471
Properties Protected
16
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
9.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 3 | $0 |
| 400.3: Utility Protective Measures (Wildfire) | 2 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan; 96.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $47,360 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 1 | $12,176 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $508,935 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Blanchard has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 40 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,574,401 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.