Natural Disasters in Elk River, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
9.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.3 |
| Wildfire | 96.4 |
| Avalanche | 82.9 |
| Winter Weather | 34.0 |
| Heat Wave | 27.5 |
| Earthquake | 23.0 |
| Drought | 13.3 |
| Cold Wave | 9.6 |
| Ice Storm | 8.3 |
| Hail | 6.9 |
| Lightning | 4.6 |
| Strong Wind | 4.2 |
| Tornado | 3.4 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
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 |
| Aug 15, 2015 | Fire | MUNICIPAL FIRE |
| May 20, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 1, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| 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 |
| Dec 31, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$36,548
Avg Claim Payout
$4,569
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$730,185
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
25
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4313 | Flood | 12 | $515,137 |
| DR-4534 | Biological | 2 | $129,075 |
| DR-1987 | Flood | 11 | $85,974 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$457,800
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.52
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 404.1: Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility | 1 | $27,097 |
| 300.8: Vegetation Management - Post-wildfire burn area restoration | 1 | $0 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $127,969 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $17,250 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $212,939 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elk River 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 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $730,185 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.