Natural Disasters in Meridian, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 98.9 |
| Wildfire | 98.3 |
| Heat Wave | 92.9 |
| Strong Wind | 91.8 |
| Lightning | 90.1 |
| Earthquake | 88.2 |
| Ice Storm | 80.5 |
| Volcanic Activity | 74.3 |
| Landslide | 69.1 |
| Hail | 54.5 |
| Cold Wave | 51.7 |
| Avalanche | 27.0 |
| Tornado | 27.0 |
| Drought | 14.6 |
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
6
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 |
| Oct 7, 2017 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 1, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Dec 31, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
131
Total Claims Paid
$498,925
Avg Claim Payout
$3,809
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$21,644,585
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
77
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | Biological | 49 | $17,830,587 |
| DR-4342 | Flood | 28 | $3,813,998 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$1,013,834
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.99
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $127,103 |
| 303.2: Floodplain and Stream Restoration | 2 | $674,829 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $40,050 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $55,125 |
| 204.3: Dry Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Meridian has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 131 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $21,644,585 in public assistance recovery funding. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.