Natural Disasters in Joseph, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
83.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.7 |
| Avalanche | 87.1 |
| Landslide | 78.4 |
| Winter Weather | 57.2 |
| Earthquake | 37.7 |
| Cold Wave | 37.1 |
| Ice Storm | 31.4 |
| Hail | 29.9 |
| Heat Wave | 22.8 |
| Drought | 14.9 |
| Lightning | 13.4 |
| Strong Wind | 4.4 |
| Tornado | 4.3 |
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
Flood
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 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 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Fire | GRIZZLY BEAR FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 23, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND AND MUDSLIDES, FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$2,399
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4499 | 1 | $2,399 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$17,497
Avg Claim Payout
$1,094
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,824
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,824 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$1,098,461
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $694,847 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE; 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $300,000 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
| 300.8: Vegetation Management - Post-wildfire burn area restoration | 1 | $0 |
| 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries; 700.2: Management Costs - Equipment; 700.3: Management Costs - Office Space Rental; 700.4: Management Costs - Supplies | 1 | $14,435 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Joseph has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,824 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,399 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.