Natural Disasters in Pacific City, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
79.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
61.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 95.5 |
| Landslide | 92.1 |
| Volcanic Activity | 80.5 |
| Tsunami | 78.5 |
| Coastal Flood | 66.8 |
| Ice Storm | 46.2 |
| Wildfire | 43.6 |
| Avalanche | 38.9 |
| Heat Wave | 32.6 |
| Strong Wind | 22.4 |
| Winter Weather | 15.0 |
| Cold Wave | 12.7 |
| Drought | 12.3 |
| Lightning | 12.3 |
| Tornado | 10.8 |
| Hail | 4.2 |
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
24
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Fire | PIKE ROAD 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, 2012 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES, AND DEBRIS FLOWS |
| 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 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Aug 2, 1994 | Fishing Losses | THE EL NINO (THE SALMON INDUSTRY) |
| Jan 24, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
754
Total Claims Paid
$15,200,521
Avg Claim Payout
$20,160
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$52,531,853
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
269
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1733 | Severe Storm(s) | 114 | $38,129,126 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 18 | $6,188,264 |
| DR-4258 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $5,333,269 |
| DR-1956 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $765,064 |
| DR-4562 | Wildfire | 2 | $656,492 |
| DR-4768 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $530,700 |
| DR-1683 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $469,534 |
| DR-1632 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $274,033 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $93,645 |
| DR-4055 | Flood | 7 | $85,183 |
| DR-1824 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $6,544 |
Pacific City has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, volcanic activity. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 754 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $52,531,853 in public assistance recovery funding.