Natural Disasters in St. Maries, ID
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
19.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 93.9 |
| Wildfire | 74.8 |
| Avalanche | 48.2 |
| Ice Storm | 40.4 |
| Winter Weather | 37.2 |
| Cold Wave | 31.9 |
| Heat Wave | 27.0 |
| Earthquake | 26.4 |
| Drought | 14.2 |
| Strong Wind | 7.6 |
| Hail | 6.0 |
| Tornado | 5.1 |
| Lightning | 3.6 |
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
14
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Mar 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 18, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WIND |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jun 13, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT, LAND/MUD SLIDES, FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND LANDSLIDES |
| Feb 11, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 22, 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | VOLCANIC ERUPTION, MT. ST. HELENS |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 1967 | Fire | FOREST FIRES |
| Dec 31, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
34
Total Claims Paid
$618,103
Avg Claim Payout
$18,180
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$639,566
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
27
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4313 | Flood | 7 | $266,759 |
| DR-4589 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $223,795 |
| DR-4246 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $79,477 |
| DR-4252 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $57,482 |
| DR-4534 | Biological | 1 | $12,053 |
St. Maries has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, avalanche. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 34 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $639,566 in public assistance recovery funding.