Natural Disasters in Rexburg, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 88.3 |
| Earthquake | 87.6 |
| Cold Wave | 85.2 |
| Heat Wave | 77.0 |
| Avalanche | 73.7 |
| Wildfire | 70.3 |
| Winter Weather | 67.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 64.5 |
| Landslide | 64.2 |
| Hail | 41.7 |
| Drought | 21.3 |
| Strong Wind | 19.1 |
| Ice Storm | 16.7 |
| Tornado | 9.9 |
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
5
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 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jun 13, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT, LAND/MUD SLIDES, FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1976 | Flood | DAM COLLAPSE, FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
26
Total IA Distributed
$141,864
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | 26 | $141,864 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$19,923
Avg Claim Payout
$2,214
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$71,803
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | Biological | 1 | $71,803 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$26,250
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.69
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $0 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $26,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rexburg has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, earthquake, cold wave. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $71,803 in public assistance recovery funding. $141,864 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.