Natural Disasters in Lowell, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.4
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 98.8 |
| Volcanic Activity | 94.5 |
| Heat Wave | 93.8 |
| Landslide | 88.4 |
| Lightning | 87.6 |
| Winter Weather | 87.0 |
| Ice Storm | 83.2 |
| Wildfire | 68.7 |
| Strong Wind | 57.3 |
| Coastal Flood | 55.2 |
| Avalanche | 49.0 |
| Cold Wave | 44.0 |
| Hail | 30.7 |
| Tsunami | 29.2 |
| Tornado | 21.0 |
| Drought | 16.5 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Fire | CEDAR CREEK FIRE |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Fire | HOLIDAY FARM FIRE |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 2, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 4, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 2, 2012 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Mar 12, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM WITH HIGH WINDS |
| Jan 23, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND AND MUDSLIDES, FLOODING |
| Dec 23, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, LAND, MUD SLIDES, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 19, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND HIGH WINDS |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 2, 1994 | Fishing Losses | THE EL NINO (THE SALMON INDUSTRY) |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
454
Total Claims Paid
$4,191,762
Avg Claim Payout
$9,233
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$170,663,046
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
525
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4562 | Wildfire | 101 | $61,555,017 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 40 | $56,958,858 |
| DR-4432 | Severe Storm(s) | 82 | $15,265,247 |
| DR-4768 | Severe Storm(s) | 97 | $13,220,037 |
| DR-4296 | Severe Storm(s) | 42 | $12,349,444 |
| DR-4169 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $4,283,235 |
| DR-1405 | Severe Storm(s) | 71 | $3,043,826 |
| DR-4258 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $1,976,629 |
| DR-4055 | Flood | 33 | $1,038,337 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $969,232 |
| DR-1733 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $3,185 |
Lowell has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, volcanic activity, heat wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 454 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $170,663,046 in public assistance recovery funding.