Natural Disasters in Salmon, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
41.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
40.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 95.7 |
| Wildfire | 93.2 |
| Lightning | 78.3 |
| Avalanche | 60.1 |
| Earthquake | 53.5 |
| Cold Wave | 30.7 |
| Winter Weather | 21.9 |
| Drought | 14.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 13.0 |
| Heat Wave | 12.5 |
| Ice Storm | 6.9 |
| Hail | 4.8 |
| Strong Wind | 4.3 |
| Tornado | 3.1 |
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 |
| Sep 1, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Feb 16, 1984 | Snowstorm | ICE JAMS AND FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$6,792
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | 3 | $6,792 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$267,102
Avg Claim Payout
$11,129
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$385,476
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.21
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $245,195 |
| 106.2: Other Non Construction; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $114,219 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $26,063 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Salmon has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $6,792 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.