Natural Disasters in Livingston Wheeler, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
81.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
56.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
12.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 95.3 |
| Wildfire | 88.5 |
| Drought | 85.2 |
| Ice Storm | 84.8 |
| Strong Wind | 83.2 |
| Heat Wave | 78.8 |
| Lightning | 78.8 |
| Hail | 74.2 |
| Cold Wave | 55.1 |
| Tornado | 27.3 |
| Earthquake | 26.0 |
| Hurricane | 24.7 |
| Avalanche | 20.9 |
| Landslide | 18.0 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | Fire | SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 29, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 13, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FOREST FIRE |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Jan 29, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 6, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
51
Total Claims Paid
$332,647
Avg Claim Payout
$6,522
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$56,563,255
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
41
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4199 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $55,576,925 |
| DR-4152 | Flood | 20 | $960,944 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 1 | $25,386 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$22,412
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.48
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $7,412 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $0 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Livingston Wheeler has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, wildfire, drought. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 51 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $56,563,255 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.