Natural Disasters in Bonners Ferry, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
26.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.7 |
| Avalanche | 82.6 |
| Wildfire | 80.7 |
| Winter Weather | 68.4 |
| Cold Wave | 47.9 |
| Heat Wave | 30.9 |
| Earthquake | 25.4 |
| Lightning | 17.9 |
| Drought | 15.2 |
| Strong Wind | 5.2 |
| Hail | 3.8 |
| Tornado | 3.5 |
| Ice Storm | 1.0 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 18, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WIND |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
8
Total IA Distributed
$21,573
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | 8 | $21,573 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$8,395
Avg Claim Payout
$2,798
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,255,642
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
10
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4313 | Flood | 8 | $1,181,357 |
| DR-4534 | Biological | 2 | $74,285 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$74,841
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.96
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 2 | $0 |
| 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects | 1 | $2,307 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $23,434 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $49,100 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bonners Ferry has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, wildfire. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,255,642 in public assistance recovery funding. $21,573 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.