Natural Disasters in Gabbs, NV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
67.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
0.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 97.1 |
| Earthquake | 91.0 |
| Lightning | 83.8 |
| Wildfire | 80.9 |
| Avalanche | 72.1 |
| Winter Weather | 69.4 |
| Landslide | 59.9 |
| Drought | 47.2 |
| Strong Wind | 44.2 |
| Volcanic Activity | 41.4 |
| Cold Wave | 10.2 |
| Hail | 8.7 |
| Tornado | 1.5 |
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 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 23, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
28
Total IA Distributed
$70,239
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4523 | 28 | $70,239 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
136
Total Claims Paid
$1,340,827
Avg Claim Payout
$9,859
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$117,188
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3243 | Hurricane | 1 | $90,264 |
| DR-4523 | Biological | 1 | $18,985 |
| DR-3204 | Snow | 1 | $5,775 |
| DR-3202 | Snow | 1 | $2,165 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$126,273
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $77,462 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $48,811 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Gabbs has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, earthquake, lightning. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 136 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $117,188 in public assistance recovery funding. $70,239 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.