Natural Disasters in Newberg, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 96.9 |
| Heat Wave | 88.3 |
| Landslide | 87.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 84.4 |
| Ice Storm | 68.7 |
| Wildfire | 52.1 |
| Strong Wind | 43.7 |
| Lightning | 38.0 |
| Winter Weather | 29.5 |
| Cold Wave | 21.7 |
| Tornado | 18.4 |
| Drought | 12.5 |
| Hail | 9.3 |
| Avalanche | 6.9 |
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
18
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 |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Fire | CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN BALD PEAK FIRE |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Dec 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, 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 |
| Apr 26, 1993 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
121
Total IA Distributed
$208,509
Repair/Replace
$322
Rental Assistance
$5,314
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4519 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4499 | 53 | $202,373 | — |
| DR-4562 | 63 | $5,995 | $1,553 |
| DR-1733 | 4 | $141 | $1,832 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
108
Total Claims Paid
$1,219,765
Avg Claim Payout
$11,294
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,471,298
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
198
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4768 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $1,387,207 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 11 | $862,749 |
| DR-4599 | Winter Storm | 18 | $699,326 |
| DR-1824 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $688,653 |
| DR-4258 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $529,196 |
| DR-1632 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $487,639 |
| DR-1733 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $438,132 |
| DR-1683 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $248,432 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $110,360 |
| DR-4562 | Wildfire | 3 | $19,604 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$1,887,725
Properties Protected
8
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.44
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 5 | $592,236 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 2 | $262,916 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $622,639 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $385,934 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $24,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Newberg has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, heat wave, landslide. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 108 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,471,298 in public assistance recovery funding. $208,509 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.