Natural Disasters in Island City, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.9 |
| Cold Wave | 83.6 |
| Avalanche | 83.5 |
| Winter Weather | 80.3 |
| Earthquake | 76.7 |
| Landslide | 66.1 |
| Ice Storm | 49.8 |
| Heat Wave | 46.1 |
| Lightning | 30.3 |
| Hail | 21.3 |
| Strong Wind | 16.2 |
| Drought | 16.0 |
| Tornado | 6.1 |
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
8
Most Recent
Flood
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2020 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
29
Total IA Distributed
$117,329
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4499 | 29 | $117,329 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
21
Total Claims Paid
$165,391
Avg Claim Payout
$7,876
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$656,430
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
31
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4519 | Flood | 20 | $440,887 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $124,594 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 2 | $90,950 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$17,650
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.26
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $17,650 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Island City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, cold wave, avalanche. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 21 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $656,430 in public assistance recovery funding. $117,329 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.