Natural Disasters in Shoshone, 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)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 56.4 |
| Winter Weather | 51.6 |
| Heat Wave | 40.2 |
| Earthquake | 32.2 |
| Cold Wave | 24.2 |
| Drought | 18.6 |
| Lightning | 12.7 |
| Ice Storm | 12.4 |
| Strong Wind | 10.4 |
| Landslide | 9.4 |
| Hail | 4.0 |
| Tornado | 3.9 |
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
7
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 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 1, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 5, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Dec 31, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$1,616
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | 1 | $1,616 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
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.
Shoshone 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. $1,616 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.