Natural Disasters in San Rafael, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
40.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
94.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 91.8 |
| Landslide | 84.2 |
| Wildfire | 83.1 |
| Winter Weather | 79.1 |
| Earthquake | 70.7 |
| Volcanic Activity | 69.1 |
| Cold Wave | 65.4 |
| Drought | 25.3 |
| Avalanche | 24.4 |
| Heat Wave | 22.8 |
| Hail | 20.5 |
| Tornado | 9.0 |
| Ice Storm | 7.9 |
| Strong Wind | 6.9 |
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
9
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, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Nov 23, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
28
Total Claims Paid
$610,565
Avg Claim Payout
$21,806
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,930,909
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
211
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 179 | $3,508,912 |
| DR-1936 | Flood | 16 | $147,035 |
| DR-4047 | Flood | 2 | $116,843 |
| DR-4152 | Flood | 7 | $108,022 |
| DR-1962 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $46,254 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 1 | $3,844 |
San Rafael has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, wildfire. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 28 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,930,909 in public assistance recovery funding.