Natural Disasters in Richfield, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
9.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
8.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
7
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Apr 2017 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Sep 2000 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | May 1977 | — | — |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Dec 1964 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$35,511
Avg Claim Payout
$7,102
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$33,600
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $33,600 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Richfield has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, volcanic activity, winter weather. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.