Natural Disasters in Navajo, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
0.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 94.5 |
| Winter Weather | 90.8 |
| Cold Wave | 87.6 |
| Landslide | 87.3 |
| Wildfire | 78.7 |
| Earthquake | 77.6 |
| Volcanic Activity | 52.4 |
| Heat Wave | 39.5 |
| Avalanche | 27.3 |
| Ice Storm | 20.6 |
| Hail | 9.0 |
| Strong Wind | 6.9 |
| Tornado | 4.5 |
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
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 13, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FOREST FIRE |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Jun 7, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 11, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOW MELT & FLOODING |
| Aug 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$19,132
Avg Claim Payout
$1,063
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,658,141
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
85
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4529 | Biological | 23 | $4,441,837 |
| DR-1936 | Flood | 28 | $1,135,805 |
| DR-4152 | Flood | 19 | $811,629 |
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $268,870 |
Navajo has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,658,141 in public assistance recovery funding.