Natural Disasters in Virginia City, NV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
25.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
40.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
8.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.3 |
| Earthquake | 80.8 |
| Landslide | 60.3 |
| Winter Weather | 36.5 |
| Volcanic Activity | 23.5 |
| Drought | 14.7 |
| Avalanche | 13.5 |
| Heat Wave | 6.4 |
| Hail | 4.6 |
| Lightning | 4.0 |
| Strong Wind | 3.5 |
| Tornado | 2.0 |
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
13
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 |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
69
Total IA Distributed
$273,312
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4523 | 68 | $273,312 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$36,034
Avg Claim Payout
$3,603
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$665,194
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
37
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1629 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $292,873 |
| DR-4708 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $173,119 |
| DR-4303 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $155,109 |
| DR-4523 | Biological | 3 | $24,380 |
| DR-3204 | Snow | 2 | $14,501 |
| DR-3202 | Snow | 1 | $5,212 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$584,623
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.96
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $89,536 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $207,720 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $187,500 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $73,489 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $26,378 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Virginia City has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $665,194 in public assistance recovery funding. $273,312 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.