Natural Disasters in Alsea, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
84.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
86.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.5 |
| Earthquake | 97.2 |
| Heat Wave | 80.5 |
| Ice Storm | 56.5 |
| Winter Weather | 45.1 |
| Lightning | 41.2 |
| Wildfire | 37.1 |
| Volcanic Activity | 21.5 |
| Cold Wave | 15.5 |
| Drought | 14.0 |
| Strong Wind | 13.5 |
| Tornado | 12.7 |
| Avalanche | 11.1 |
| Hail | 6.2 |
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
15
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 4, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 2, 2012 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 22, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 20, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Mar 19, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND HIGH WINDS |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
69
Total Claims Paid
$540,588
Avg Claim Payout
$7,835
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$46,197,556
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
201
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4562 | Wildfire | 24 | $33,676,856 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 71 | $5,617,325 |
| DR-4599 | Winter Storm | 3 | $1,997,649 |
| DR-4055 | Flood | 45 | $1,720,381 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $937,447 |
| DR-1405 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $705,914 |
| DR-4169 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $576,392 |
| DR-1683 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $363,806 |
| DR-4768 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $342,539 |
| DR-1632 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $129,678 |
| DR-1733 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $129,570 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$1,824,077
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.76
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 3 | $107,017 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $0 |
| 200.6: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Landslide | 1 | $542,618 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
| 201.1: Relocation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $239,620 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Alsea has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, heat wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 69 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $46,197,556 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.