Natural Disasters in Cascade Locks, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
32.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
50.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Volcanic Activity | 95.4 |
| Wildfire | 94.8 |
| Landslide | 86.1 |
| Ice Storm | 84.5 |
| Earthquake | 75.6 |
| Heat Wave | 45.7 |
| Winter Weather | 42.1 |
| Strong Wind | 34.4 |
| Cold Wave | 33.2 |
| Avalanche | 23.7 |
| Lightning | 17.3 |
| Drought | 15.1 |
| Hail | 8.2 |
| Tornado | 6.6 |
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
16
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 3, 2017 | Fire | EAGLE CREEK FIRE |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Fire | GOVERNMENT FLATS FIRE COMPLEX |
| Mar 2, 2012 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 28, 2009 | Fire | MICROWAVE FIRE |
| Mar 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Dec 29, 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 |
| Sep 2, 2003 | Fire | OR-WYETH/HERMAN CREEK FIRE 09-02-2003 |
| 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
4
Total Claims Paid
$29,616
Avg Claim Payout
$7,404
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$960,298
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
47
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4055 | Flood | 25 | $558,709 |
| DR-4328 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $141,315 |
| DR-4768 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $140,425 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $63,291 |
| DR-1824 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $52,944 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 2 | $3,614 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$893,876
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.01
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 404.1: Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility | 1 | $52,942 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $210,781 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $252,000 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cascade Locks has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are volcanic activity, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $960,298 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.