Natural Disasters in Golconda, NV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
8
Public Assistance
$38K
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Mar 2017 | $5K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Feb 2005 | $19K | — |
| Record And/or Near Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Feb 2005 | $14K | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Feb 1986 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jun 1977 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$79,258
Avg Claim Payout
$4,954
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Golconda has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, earthquake. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $38,299 in public assistance recovery funding.