Natural Disasters in Jaconita, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
86.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
63.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.2 |
| Winter Weather | 94.1 |
| Lightning | 94.0 |
| Earthquake | 89.5 |
| Drought | 86.1 |
| Hail | 67.6 |
| Landslide | 66.4 |
| Heat Wave | 53.0 |
| Cold Wave | 48.3 |
| Avalanche | 26.8 |
| Strong Wind | 25.8 |
| Tornado | 24.5 |
| Ice Storm | 18.7 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 23, 2002 | Fire | NM - BORREGO FIRE - 5-23-02 |
| May 13, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FOREST FIRE |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Jun 23, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| May 11, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOW MELT & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
53
Total Claims Paid
$958,495
Avg Claim Payout
$18,085
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,789,389
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
50
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4152 | Flood | 27 | $3,039,430 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 20 | $1,880,748 |
| DR-4199 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $840,526 |
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $14,385 |
| DR-1962 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $14,300 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$2,420,880
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.34
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 93.1: Tribal (Local) Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $30,000 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $66,867 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $37,500 |
| 303.3: Floodplain and Stream Restoration - Post-wildfire remediation; 403.8: Floodwater and Mudflow diversions - post-wildfire | 1 | $2,250,000 |
| 300.6: Vegetation Management - Erosion | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jaconita has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, lightning. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 53 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,789,389 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.