Natural Disasters in Soda Springs, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.0 |
| Avalanche | 80.0 |
| Earthquake | 72.1 |
| Winter Weather | 58.6 |
| Landslide | 45.1 |
| Lightning | 39.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 29.0 |
| Cold Wave | 28.1 |
| Drought | 18.0 |
| Hail | 9.8 |
| Heat Wave | 9.1 |
| Strong Wind | 5.5 |
| Ice Storm | 4.6 |
| 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 |
| May 5, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Dec 31, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
6
Total IA Distributed
$44,583
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4534 | 6 | $44,583 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$8,023
Avg Claim Payout
$8,023
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$26,255
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.20
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,770 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 1 | $7,485 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Soda Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, avalanche, earthquake. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $44,583 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.