Natural Disasters in Cambridge, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
24.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.6 |
| Avalanche | 73.5 |
| Landslide | 72.9 |
| Earthquake | 53.8 |
| Winter Weather | 51.6 |
| Volcanic Activity | 40.1 |
| Heat Wave | 38.3 |
| Strong Wind | 21.9 |
| Hail | 18.7 |
| Lightning | 17.5 |
| Ice Storm | 15.9 |
| Drought | 14.2 |
| Cold Wave | 8.0 |
| Tornado | 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
9
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 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 |
| Jul 27, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jan 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND LANDSLIDES |
| May 5, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Dec 31, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$14,753
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | 3 | $14,753 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
23
Total Claims Paid
$990,654
Avg Claim Payout
$43,072
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$440,671
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
10
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4310 | Flood | 3 | $226,434 |
| DR-1927 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $180,232 |
| DR-4534 | Biological | 3 | $34,006 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$94,477
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
5.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $51,000 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $0 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $43,477 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cambridge has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 23 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $440,671 in public assistance recovery funding. $14,753 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.