Natural Disasters in Rupert, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
20.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
24.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
31.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.6
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
5
Public Assistance
$995K
Individual Assistance
$79K
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | $79K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Apr 2017 | $995K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| 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
$187,291
Avg Claim Payout
$37,458
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,048,683
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.19
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $395,986 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $36,000 |
| 403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion | 1 | $616,697 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rupert has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, earthquake, heat wave. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $994,682 in public assistance recovery funding. $79,355 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.