Natural Disasters in Smith Valley, NV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
71.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
75.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.8 |
| Earthquake | 93.8 |
| Winter Weather | 90.9 |
| Drought | 69.9 |
| Heat Wave | 67.6 |
| Lightning | 55.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 50.8 |
| Landslide | 34.4 |
| Ice Storm | 34.3 |
| Hail | 33.5 |
| Strong Wind | 25.2 |
| Avalanche | 21.6 |
| Tornado | 2.2 |
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
Flood
Apr 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 17, 2018 | Fire | UPPER COLONY FIRE |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 27, 2006 | Fire | LINEHAN FIRE COMPLEX |
| Feb 3, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 23, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jan 3, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND LANDSLIDES |
| Feb 28, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 18, 1965 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$678,570
Avg Claim Payout
$28,274
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,304,980
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
76
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4708 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $1,070,915 |
| DR-1738 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $667,879 |
| DR-4303 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $278,396 |
| DR-1629 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $231,181 |
| DR-4523 | Biological | 3 | $33,980 |
| DR-3204 | Snow | 1 | $22,629 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$376,292
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.92
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $75,186 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $11,580 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $0 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $11,699 |
| 95.2: Planning Related Activities | 1 | $236,640 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Smith Valley has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, earthquake, winter weather. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,304,980 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.